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Newcastle beats Manchester United 2-1 in Premier League match

Key Points
  • Newcastle won 2-1 despite playing with 10 men for over half the match.
  • The loss was Manchester United's first under manager Michael Carrick.
  • Jacob Ramsey was sent off in first-half stoppage time for a second yellow card.

Newcastle defeated Manchester United 2-1 in a Premier League match at St James Park in Newcastle, England. The match featured a chaotic end to the first half, with Newcastle playing with one fewer player for more than half the game after Jacob Ramsey received a second yellow card in stoppage time of the first half. In the sixth minute of first-half stoppage time, Anthony Gordon scored a penalty to put Newcastle ahead 1-0, but Casemiro equalized for Manchester United three minutes later.

In the 90th minute, William Osula scored to secure a 2-1 victory for Newcastle. The loss was Manchester United's first since Michael Carrick took over as manager in mid-January. According to reports, Ramsey was sent off after falling in the penalty area and appealing for a penalty, which referee decisions deemed simulation.

the sending-off was directly incorrect, arguing that Ramsey did not appear to actively seek a penalty

Fredrik Ljungberg, commentator on Amazon Prime

Fredrik Ljungberg, commenting on Amazon Prime, reportedly said the sending-off was directly incorrect, arguing that Ramsey did not appear to actively seek a penalty. Newcastle's coach Eddie Howe stated to the BBC that the team deserved to win. Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens commented that the team needs to be better in the second half and improve their mentality.

Anthony Elanga was substituted in the 84th minute for Newcastle.

the team deserved to win

Eddie Howe, Newcastle's coach

the team needs to be better in the second half and improve their mentality

Senne Lammens, Manchester United goalkeeper

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