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Manchester United: Premier League: Newcastle stun Manchester United, Arsenal extend lead at the top | Football News
NEW DELHI: Newcastle United handed Manchester United their sixth Premier League defeat of the season, securing a 1-0 victory at St James’ Park.
Anthony Gordon netted the decisive goal, elevating Newcastle to fifth in the table and within two points of the top four. In contrast, Manchester United languished in seventh, yet to conquer any top-nine team in the Premier League this season.
Despite missing 11 first-team players due to injury or suspension, Newcastle impressed, deserving a more significant margin of victory.Kieran Trippier’s free-kick rattled the bar, and Alexander Isak’s attempt narrowly missed, setting the stage for Gordon to break the deadlock 10 minutes into the second half.
Newcastle’s under-strength squad, under the guidance of manager Eddie Howe, showcased resilience, having secured seven points from clashes with Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and now, Manchester United. Howe expressed satisfaction, stating, “The performances we put in against three top teams were brilliant.”
Meanwhile, at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal overcame Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 to extend their lead at the top by four points.
Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard’s early goals gave the Gunners a 2-0 lead within 13 minutes. Despite a late scare from Matheus Cunha’s 86th-minute strike for Wolves, Arsenal secured their 10th win in 14 league games.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his team, saying, “I can only praise the players. They were excellent. The scoreline should have been very different.”
In other Premier League action, Burnley secured their first home win of the season in style, thrashing Sheffield United 5-0. Jay Rodriguez scored the fastest goal of the season within 15 seconds, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Sheffield United’s task became even more challenging when Oli McBurnie received a second yellow card before halftime.
Burnley’s victory brings them within two points of safety. Manager Vincent Kompany expressed satisfaction, acknowledging the brutal nature of the league. Sheffield United now finds themselves at the bottom of the table, having conceded five or more goals on three occasions this season.
Elsewhere, Brentford defeated Luton 3-1, with Neal Maupay, Ben Mee, and Shandon Baptiste on target. Everton, despite a 10-point deduction, secured a vital 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest, with Dwight McNeil’s goal securing their third consecutive away victory. Everton manager Sean Dyche emphasised that it’s a “restart” and a “step in the right direction” for the team’s survival hopes.
(With inputs from AFP)
Anthony Gordon netted the decisive goal, elevating Newcastle to fifth in the table and within two points of the top four. In contrast, Manchester United languished in seventh, yet to conquer any top-nine team in the Premier League this season.
Despite missing 11 first-team players due to injury or suspension, Newcastle impressed, deserving a more significant margin of victory.Kieran Trippier’s free-kick rattled the bar, and Alexander Isak’s attempt narrowly missed, setting the stage for Gordon to break the deadlock 10 minutes into the second half.
Newcastle’s under-strength squad, under the guidance of manager Eddie Howe, showcased resilience, having secured seven points from clashes with Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and now, Manchester United. Howe expressed satisfaction, stating, “The performances we put in against three top teams were brilliant.”
Meanwhile, at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal overcame Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 to extend their lead at the top by four points.
Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard’s early goals gave the Gunners a 2-0 lead within 13 minutes. Despite a late scare from Matheus Cunha’s 86th-minute strike for Wolves, Arsenal secured their 10th win in 14 league games.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his team, saying, “I can only praise the players. They were excellent. The scoreline should have been very different.”
In other Premier League action, Burnley secured their first home win of the season in style, thrashing Sheffield United 5-0. Jay Rodriguez scored the fastest goal of the season within 15 seconds, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Sheffield United’s task became even more challenging when Oli McBurnie received a second yellow card before halftime.
Burnley’s victory brings them within two points of safety. Manager Vincent Kompany expressed satisfaction, acknowledging the brutal nature of the league. Sheffield United now finds themselves at the bottom of the table, having conceded five or more goals on three occasions this season.
Elsewhere, Brentford defeated Luton 3-1, with Neal Maupay, Ben Mee, and Shandon Baptiste on target. Everton, despite a 10-point deduction, secured a vital 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest, with Dwight McNeil’s goal securing their third consecutive away victory. Everton manager Sean Dyche emphasised that it’s a “restart” and a “step in the right direction” for the team’s survival hopes.
(With inputs from AFP)
