Newcastle United delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over Manchester United at St. James’ Park on Sunday, April 13, 2025, propelling themselves into fourth place in the Premier League standings and bolstering their Champions League aspirations.
Match Highlights
- Sandro Tonali opened the scoring for Newcastle with a well-taken volley.
- Manchester United equalized through Alejandro Garnacho, who finished a swift counterattack.
- Harvey Barnes restored Newcastle’s lead early in the second half and added a second with a brilliant solo effort.
- Bruno Guimarães sealed the win, capitalizing on a misjudgment by United’s goalkeeper Altay Bayındır, who was making his Premier League debut.
Key Takeaways
- Despite manager Eddie Howe’s absence due to illness, assistant Jason Tindall guided Newcastle to their fifth consecutive win across all competitions.
- Manchester United’s defeat marks their 14th league loss this season, equaling their highest number of defeats in a Premier League campaign.
- The Red Devils now sit 14th in the table, intensifying pressure ahead of their upcoming Europa League quarterfinal second leg against Lyon.
- Bayındır’s debut was marred by errors, notably his role in Newcastle’s fourth goal.
- Young defender Harry Amass made his first Premier League start for Manchester United but struggled alongside a beleaguered defense.
