Manchester United vs Newcastle 0-2: English Premier League – as it happened

Newcastle continue their winning ways with a dominant display against Manchester United in their own back yard, triumphing 2-0.

It is their fifth straight victory on the bounce as they continue their march for a Champions League spot next season.

We hope you enjoyed our coverage of today’s match, and on behalf of Kevin Hand, this is Rohan Sharma signing off.

Newcastle end 2024 on a high with victory at Old Trafford 🔥#MUNNEW pic.twitter.com/bQGdmgzIl7

— Premier League (@premierleague) December 30, 2024

Our next live text commentary comes on January 1 and is the opening English Premier League match of 2025.

Brentford are the home side in the latest London derby as they entertain Arsenal. Do join us for that one if you can.

United face a daunting trip to Liverpool on Sunday. Newcastle travel to London on Saturday to face Tottenham Hotspur.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim spoke with Sky Sports as well: “We started very well, but in this moment, it is very hard to come back. We tried without the quality. They [Manchester United] don’t have the base to cope with difficult moments. They [Newcastle] are a better team and controlled the game.

“We had a chance to change the momentum, but everything they did was like a team. If I think there is something to change the result, then I would do it. I think it is more of the players and their belief. In this moment, we don’t have the base, and in a difficult moment, you need that base to cope.

“[On what United need to bounce back] Training. Just using every minute of training to try and improve. To try and give them that base to cope with every moment of the game. This is how we should work all the time.”

A visibly delighted Eddie Howe spoke with Sky Sports about Newcastle’s overall performance: “[On this being a statement victory] I don’t know about statement. For us, we knew we had to keep the momentum going which we built in recent weeks. I am very pleased we have done that, especially at a ground [Old Trafford] which hasn’t been kind to us in the past.

“I thought we played really well in the first half. Regardless of where we play, we have to stick to the same principles. We created good chances. Really pleased with that opening spell.

“I think he [Alexander Isak] is getting there. His goal was really pleasing and he was where he needed to be. Good to see him affecting games in the only way he can. We believe in him and his talent. He can really make the difference for us.

“I think we are moving in the right direction, defensively. We have had to chop and change early in the season. We have to shuffle that now with Fabian’s [Schar] suspension, so hopefully, we can make the necessary adjustments.

“Well, our direction now is to Tottenham. We have a difficult schedule ahead. I never like to make bold predictions as we have to prove everything after.

“[On the upcoming January transfer window] First thing is retaining the players we have. We don’t want to lose anyone. We have a good balance in the team. We have everyone fighting for places and don’t want to disturb that.”

Alexander Isak, who scored the first goal after just four minutes, shared his thoughts with Sky Sports:  “I think we got off to a good start. Got two goals so it was a comfortable start. Then it was about closing it.

“I think the performance today was really good, offensively and defensively. I think we have good quality when we win the ball to counter. It starts off with the press, and doing so with intensity.

“When we win the ball, we go forward straight away. We scored two beautiful goals and it is a good feeling. Yeah, the ball took a bit of a deflection. My job is to be in the box when the ball is there.

“I feel good. I think we are playing really good at the moment. I am feeling confident as well.”

Newcastle’s fine run continues as they move up to fifth spot in the standings, with 32 points. They next face Tottenham away, with that match taking place on January 4.

United, meanwhile, slip further down to 14th place with 22 points. It won’t get any easier from here as they take on top-spot Liverpool at Anfield on January 5.

We have the final results from the first two days of Matchday 16. There is just one match to go on January 1, with Arsenal visiting Brentford.

• Leicester City 0-2 Manchester City
• Everton 0-2 Nottingham Forest
• Crystal Palace 2-1 Southampton
• Tottenham 2-2 Wolves
• Fulham 2-2 Bournemouth
• West Ham 0-5 Liverpool
• Ipswich Town 2-0 Chelsea
• Aston Villa 2-2 Brighton
• Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle

It has been a horrid December for the home side. It is now five defeats in the opening eight league matches for Amorim, which is unprecedented in the rich history of Manchester United.

Newcastle make their way to the opposing fans’ section as they enjoy a rare victory at the Theatre of Dreams.

Despite dominating the possession and having 10 total shots, United only had one solitary chance on target.

Newcastle looked the part from the get-go, and despite having average phases of play at times, ensured they saw it through after going up two goals inside of the opening 20 minutes.

GET INNNNNN! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/cTyqDHNiao

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 30, 2024

It is a third-straight league defeat for United as the referee blows the final whistle.

Newcastle continue to impress with a fifth victory on the bounce.

Full-time: Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle

We will have three minutes of additional stoppage time.

A lot of United fans have headed to the exits in these last few minutes.

90 mins: Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle

A few minutes before, Antony is brought on for de Ligt.

Newcastle make a few attacking substitutions of their own, with Harvey Barnes and Joe Willock coming in for Gordon and Murphy respectively.

86 mins: Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle

United try to find a goal as we enter the final 10 minutes of regulation time.

With the ball akin to a hot potato inside the box, it finally falls to Eriksen near the top-right of the box. He fires in a volley, but is blocked.

83 mins: Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle

As a result, he will receive a one-game suspension for Newcastle’s next game against Tottenham on January 4.

80 mins: Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle

They have shown a lot more composure since returning from the break.

Diallo particularly has been a live wire down the right side. Newcastle will want to be careful here.

77 mins: Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle

Eriksen sends in the ball from the right side, with Yoro getting on the end of it.

Despite the right side of the goal being open, Yoro’s effort is just wide.

74 mins: Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle

After breaking up a Newcastle attack, United set off down the field.

The ball finds Diallo, who decides to shoot from the right bottom-edge of the box, but ends up getting deflected towards the corner.

72 mins: Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle

After receiving a lovely ball from Isak down the left flank, Hall snakes himself through towards goal.

He tries to power a shot towards the top of goal, but ends up sending it well over.

68 mins: Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle