MU dropped to 14th after 1-4 loss

In the 24th minute of the match at St James' Park, Newcastle launched an attack after losing the ball at home by the duo Victor Lindelof and Manuel Ugarte. Alexander Isak passed the ball just in time for Sandro Tonali to run up and finish decisively from close range, putting the home team ahead.

The goal came to the "Red Devils" at a time when they were playing on par with their opponents in better form. In the 12th minute, the away team had a smooth combination in the middle. However, Joshua Zirkzee's powerful shot was excellently blocked by Nick Pope.

Newcastle took advantage of the opportunity to take the lead.

The opening goal helped Newcastle play better. The "Magpies" completely controlled the midfield area and put great pressure on the opponent's defense. In the 34th minute, Isak had 2 consecutive opportunities to face the goalkeeper. However, Bayindir played well to save the "Red Devils".

In a game of pressure, MU unexpectedly equalized. In the 37th minute, Ugarte's effort to compete opened a counterattack. Diogo Dalot charged up the right wing, before passing to Alejandro Garnacho. The young star wearing the number 17 shirt unleashed a tricky shot that hit the post and bounced into the net, leaving goalkeeper Pope helpless. In the 45th minute, Garnacho almost completed his double with a skillful shot in the penalty area.

MU unexpectedly equalized.

The first half ended 1-1. MU surprisingly had more possession (53%) and more shots on target than Newcastle (3 vs 2). Bayindir and Harry Amass, two players starting for the first time in the Premier League, performed quite well.

Just four minutes into the second half, Newcastle regained the lead after a flank attack. Harvey Barnes finished accurately from close range after Jacob Murphy's cross.

MU just conceded a goal and suffered a big loss in personnel, when Zirkzee had to leave the field after a breakthrough effort. The Dutch striker suffered pain in the back of his thigh and it is not ruled out that this is a hamstring injury. Immediately, coach Amorim had to make many adjustments. Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund, Patrick Dorgu came on to replace Garnacho, Zirkzee and Amass.

Before the visitors' calculations could take effect, Bayindir's net shook for the third time. In the 64th minute, Noussair Mazraoui slipped, creating an opportunity for Barnes to freely break through, before shooting, defeating Bayindir.

Thirteen minutes after Mazraoui's mistake, goalkeeper Bayindir passed straight to Joelinton's head. The ball bounced right into Bruno Guimaraes' path. The Brazilian midfielder did not miss the opportunity to increase the score to 4-1. This was the first time in 24 years that the "Red Devils" had let their opponents from the Northeast of England score four goals.

The match ended with a big win for the home team. Newcastle moved up to 4th place with 56 points, 1 point more than Man City and with 1 match in hand. Meanwhile, MU was pushed down to 14th place with 38 points.

Source: https://znews.vn/mu-tut-xuong-thu-14-sau-tran-thua-1-4-post1545613.html