Manchester United vs Newcastle LIVE! Premier League result, match stream and latest updates today
Newcastle United beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League on Monday thanks to early headed goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton at Old Trafford, an ugly culmination of one of the most miserable months in the home side's recent memory.
With five losses in their last six league games, Manchester United languish 14th in the standings on 19 points, their worst placing to end a calendar year since they were 15th in 1989. Newcastle are fifth on 32 points.
Isak got the visitors on the scoresheet in the fourth minute when he leapt to head home a pinpoint cross from Lewis Hall with both Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez failing to pick him up.
It was the 11th goal in 11 games for Isak, who has scored more Premier League goals in December than any other player with eight.
Newcastle doubled their lead in the 19th minute in near carbon copy fashion with Anthony Gordon sending in a cross that Joelinton headed in.
The win marked Newcastle's second victory at Old Trafford in 40 league visits, dating back to 1972.
It is also the first time since 1979 that Manchester United have lost three consecutive league games at home. Their 18 goals conceded in all competitions in December is their most in a single month since March 1964 (also 18).
The score could have been more lopsided, with Isak lashing a shot past keeper Andre Onana in what would have made it 3-0 in the first half before the offside flag went up to the relief of United fans.
Soon after, Sandro Tonali missed an absolute sitter when he ran onto a flick from Gordon but clattered it off the woodwork.
While the home side struggled to get out of their end in the first half, Rasmus Hojlund and Casemiro both squandered chances just before halftime.
Hojlund was played in by Martinez but sent his shot across the face of goal, inches from the far corner, while Casemiro unleashed a shot that sailed wide, burying his head in his hands.
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Good night!
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Thanks for joining Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester United’s loss to Newcastle.
Find our report and reaction below!
Amorim warns Man United fans over 'embarrassing' relegation battle
23:23 , Jonathan Gorrie
Ruben Amorim accepted a relegation battle is a possibility for Manchester United after Monday’s defeat to Newcastle.
The Red Devils lost their third consecutive home game for the first time since the 1962-63 season and sit 14th in the Premier League table before the trip to table toppers Liverpool on Sunday.
Amorim explains 'brutal' Zirkzee decision in latest Man Utd disaster
22:56 , Jonathan Gorrie
Ruben Amorim admits it was “tough” for Joshua Zirkzee after he was substituted early during Manchester United’s loss to Newcastle on Monday evening.
Eddie Howe’s side cruised to a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford, plunging the Red Devils further into crisis.
Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle: Crisis continues for Ruben Amorim in latest miserable loss
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Manchester United remain in crisis after Newcastle cruised to a 2-0 victory in the Premier League.
Read our full match report here!
FT: Man Utd 0-2 Newcastle
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It’s over! Another dreadful day for Manchester United. Newcastle good value for their victory, even if they dropped the tempo somewhat.
Loud boos at Old Trafford...
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89 mins: A total non-event now.
The full-time whistle will be a relief to both sets of players.
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83 mins: Antony comes on for De Ligt.
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80 mins: What’s more concerning for the hosts is that they haven’t been able to score even when Newcastle got sloppy.
There’s just so little threat.
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74 mins: Yoro glances a header just wide.
As bad as Man United have been, a goal here would set-up a grandstand finish.
Newcastle look a far cry to the team who started this game.
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68 mins: Lewis Hall fires over when trying to beat Onana at his near post.
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66 mins: Yoro and Garnacho replace Casemiro and Martinez.
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60 mins: Maguire’s header hits the post before Hall clears Dalot’s shot on the follow-up off the line.
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59 mins: Slight worry for Newcastle as Trippier goes off for Livramento.
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54 mins: Amad sees his shot blocked by Tonali.
Signs of life from Amorim’s side!
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52 mins: Good block from Schar to deny Hojlund.
A little better from the hosts, here.
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50 mins: A much slower pace to the game here. Newcastle know they can pick the hosts of at will, it seems.
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We’re back underway!
HT: Man Utd 0-2 Newcastle
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45 mins: A dreadful half for United, though perhaps some signs Newcastle are allowing them back into it.
The reaction to Zikrzee being hauled off will certainly attract further attention...
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45 mins: CHANCE!
Schar gives it straight to Mainoo, who plays in Casemiro but the Brazilian fires just wide.
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44 mins: Not a shot on target for the hosts yet.
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39 mins: Slightly better from the hosts since the change but Newcastle will surely feel there’s more goals in this.
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34 mins: Signs for life from the hosts!
Hojlund shoots just wide after a nice ball from Martinez.
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33 mins: Zirkzee comes off for Mainoo, with the home fans jeering.
Can’t be a nice experience.
DISALLOWED GOAL!
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30 mins: Alexander Isak absolutely rifles one into the top corner but was miles offside.
Sandro Tonali then strikes the post from range.
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28 mins: Onana scrambles to deny Kieran Trippier straight from the corner.
This could yet get a lot worse for Manchester United...
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24 mins: Hard to remember a Manchester United performance as bad as this....
GOAL! Man Utd 0-2 Newcastle | Joelinton '20
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20 mins: GOAL!
Newcastle score again! Joelinton heads in after a brilliant cross from Gordon.
Again, it was just so easy to get around the Man United midfield.
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18 mins: Guimaraes finds Isak with a long pass from his own half and the striker is through but hits a tame finish at Onana.
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15 mins: Gordon gets in again at the back post and meets Murphy’s cross but cannot quite control it enough.
The hosts look all at sea.
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11 mins: Joelinton fires just wide after Gordon beats Mazraoui all ends up.
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10 mins: Guimaraes and Tonali are having a field day up against Casemiro and Eriksen.
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07 mins: A dream start for Newcastle and few would doubt they could get more here.
The hosts just look so easy to play against.
GOAL! Manchester United 0-1 Newcastle | Alexander Isak '4
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04 mins: GOAL!
And Newcastle take an early lead!
Alexander Isak heads in after a wonderful from Lewis Hall!
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KICK-OFF!
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Explaining the decision to recall Marcus Rashford, Ruben Amorim said: "Selection. We have a lot of players outside. Every week I chose my players and this time he is here."
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And here come the warm-ups!
Let's get warm! 🔥#MUFC || #MUNNEW pic.twitter.com/2CZD9XQFMv
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 30, 2024
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Jamie Carragher’s deep dive on what’s going wrong!
The problem with playing Mazraoui & Dalot at wing back in Amorim’s 3/4/3#MNF #MUFC
pic.twitter.com/GbG4H5dHdt— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) December 30, 2024
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Marcus Rashford returns! It will be fascinating to see if the forward can get off the bench to make an impact tonight...
Confirmed Newcastle lineup
18:50 , Jonathan Gorrie
Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Subs: Odysseas, Barnes, Osula, Livramento, Almiron, Kelly, Willock, Longstaff, Miley
Confirmed Manchester United lineup
18:48 , Jonathan Gorrie
Man Utd XI: Onana; Mazraoui; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Eriksen; Amad, Zirkzee, Hojlund
Subs: Bayindir, Kukonki, Malacia, Yoro, Collyer, Mainoo, Antony, Garnacho, Rashford
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Marcus Rashford returns to the Manchester United squad!
Match mode.#MUFC || #MUNNEW pic.twitter.com/QxwR3FWVHH
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 30, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo open to joining Man City in January and risk angering Manchester United
17:56 , Jonathan Gorrie
Cristiano Ronaldo has remarkably opened the door to joining Manchester City in January.
The football great has been tipped to return to Manchester after two years in Saudi Arabia, to help the ailing Premier League champions.
Ronaldo was close to joining City in 2021 before a late push by United sealed a dramatic return to Old Trafford, which ended a little over a year later with his move to the Gulf state.
How many games will Bruno Fernandes miss after third red card of the season?
17:45 , Jonathan Gorrie
Bruno Fernandes is facing another suspension after he was sent off for the third time this season in Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat against Wolves.
The midfielder was dismissed following a second yellow card two minutes into the second half at Molineux.
Already on a booking, Fernandes was shown a red card by referee Tony Harrington for a late tackle Nelson Semedo.
Fernandes has now been sent off twice in the Premier League and once in the Champions League this season.
Manchester United January transfer window guide: Ruben Amorim top priority clear
17:42 , Jonathan Gorrie
The January window will offer Ruben Amorim his first chance to put his own stamp on the Manchester United squad he inherited from Erik Ten Hag.
Ten Hag was backed to the tune of more than £200million last summer after the club’s hierarchy opted to renew his contract in the aftermath of the FA Cup triumph, only to then swing the axe within months.
Ruben Amorim admits he could be sacked by Manchester United if results do not improve
17:40 , Jonathan Gorrie
Ruben Amorim admits he could be sacked by Manchester United if their poor form continues.
United have lost five of their last seven matches in all competitions and Amorim has said is wary that his job may be at risk should results fail to improve.
Away supporters booed their team after the 2-0 Boxing Day defeat at Wolves and Amorim said: “The manager of Manchester United can never, no matter what, be comfortable, and I know the business that I’m in.”
Man Utd vs Newcastle: Latest Premier League odds today
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Man Utd: 7/5
Draw: 15/8
Newcastle: 7/5
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Man Utd vs Newcastle: Head to head (h2h) history and results
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Man Utd wins: 92
Draws: 41
Newcastle wins: 46
Man Utd vs Newcastle: Premier League score prediction today
17:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
Newcastle won at Old Trafford a little over 12 months ago in the Carabao Cup, but you have to go all the way back to 2013 for their last Premier League win. That record should also tumble on Monday night with Newcastle superior to the Manchester counterparts in almost every department.
Isak can turn any defender, let alone a pair as plodding as Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez, or even Matthijs de Ligt if he gets the nod. The midfield is no match for Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton. The hosts will be playing for a point.
Newcastle to win, 2-0.
Newcastle team news vs Man Utd today
17:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
For Newcastle, Tino Livramento is expected to shake off an illness to start - which will see Kieran Trippier drop to the bench. Jacob Murphy has firmly established himself in the front three, so no place for Harvey Barnes. Sven Botman is “getting closer” after a year out, but likely will not feature in the final game of the year.
Man Utd team news vs Newcastle today
17:30 , Jonathan Gorrie
Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte are both out due to suspension as Manchester United host Newcastle in their final match of 2024 tonight.
Fernandes is banned after his red card in the 2-0 defeat at Wolves on Boxing Day and Ugarte is out after picking up five yellow cards in the Premier League.
It leaves Ruben Amorim facing a midfield rethink for the visit of in-form Newcastle.
Christian Eriksen or Caserino could come into the team, while Alejandro Garnacho could get recall as one of the two No10s.
Matthijs de Ligt is an option to come back into the defence.
Amorim will also have to decide on his captain with Fernandes missing. Harry Maguire is a likely candidate to skipper to the side.
Amorim said: “You will have to wait until the game and see the captain.”
On Maguire, Amorim adeed: “He works really well, he is focused on the job and not what people say.
“He has no excuses, even if he had some tough moments. I think in that department he is an example. He is there to play, to help the team and he's trying to do that.”
Man Utd vs Newcastle: TV channel and live stream
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TV channel: Tonight's game will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage beginning at 6.30pm GMT. Kick-off at Old Trafford is at 8pm.
Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Welcome
16:50 , Jonathan Gorrie
Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Newcastle.
Kick-off from Old Trafford is at 8pm GMT.
