Harvey Barnes scored a brace as Newcastle United thrashed Manchester United 4-1 in their Premier League clash, MySportDab reports.
Newcastle delivered a commanding performance at St James’ Park thrashing United 4‑1 to secure a league double over their rivals for the first time since 1931.
The match saw Ruben Amorim deciding to axe Andre Onana out of the team following their game against Lyon.
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With head coach Eddie Howe sidelined due to illness, assistant manager Jason Tindall took charge and oversaw the home side’s emphatic victory.
The deadlock was broken in the 24th minute when Sandro Tonali arrowed a volley into the top corner from the edge of the box, leaving goalkeeper Altay Bayindir rooted to the spot.
Tonali’s strike gave the hosts the lead, reflecting the vibrant atmosphere that fuelled the home side’s intensity.
United responded with a swift counter‑attack in the 37th minute as Alejandro Garnacho capitalized on a loose ball inside the area to level the score.
Newcastle regained control immediately after the interval, with Harvey Barnes exploiting slack marking to slot home his first goal of the match.
Barnes doubled his tally before the hour mark, finishing calmly past Bayindir following a quick interchange on the right flank that tore United’s defense apart.
Bruno Guimarães wrapped up the scoring in the 76th minute, pouncing on a misplaced pass inside the box and guiding the ball into the net to seal an emphatic victory.
The victory represented Newcastle’s fifth consecutive league win, which shows their formidable form ahead of the season run‑in.
The result pushed Newcastle to fourth in the Premier League standings on 56 points, leapfrogging Manchester City.
Manchester United’s disappointing campaign deepened as they dropped to 14th on goal difference after their 14th defeat of the season.
The loss intensified scrutiny on manager Rúben Amorim’s decision to field a rotated side amid prioritization of Europa League commitments.
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