Report and free match highlights as Newcastle moved above Manchester United and into fifth with a 1-0 Premier League win at St James’ Park; Anthony Gordon scored the only goal of the game from Kieran Trippier’s cross early in the second half
By Adam Bate, Comment and Analysis @ghostgoal
Anthony Gordon’s goal gave Newcastle a deserved 1-0 win against Manchester United as they moved above their opponents in the Premier League table.
Gordon converted Kieran Trippier’s low cross in the 55th minute to score the goal that reflected Newcastle’s dominance. The energy and endeavour shown by Eddie Howe’s side at St James’ Park was in stark contrast to the dismal display of the away team.
Harry Maguire did deflect Antony’s shot into the net late on but was in an offside position and an equaliser would have been undeserved. Erik ten Hag sees his team drop to seventh, while Newcastle also go above Tottenham in moving up to fifth.
How Newcastle outplayed Man Utd
Newcastle were utterly dominant throughout the first half with Andre Onana, under pressure following his calamitous display away to Galatasaray in midweek, looking nervy in the early exchanges. The goalkeeper settled by saving well from Miguel Almiron.