Newcastle climb to third in the table with victory over Manchester United
Joe Willock and Callum Wilson combined to head Newcastle firmly into the race for Champions League qualification as they leapfrogged Manchester United into third place.
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Newcastle Up To Third After Beating Manchester United, West Ham Out Of Bottom Three
Newcastle avenged their League Cup final loss against Manchester United as Joe Willock and Callum Wilson clinched a 2-0 win that lifted the Magpies into third place in the Premier League on Sunday. Eddie Howe's side were beaten 2-0 by United at Wembley five weeks ago in their first major final for 24 years. But Newcastle might swap silverware for a lucrative Champions League berth and second half goals from Willock and Wilson at a raucous St James' Park moved them closer to that ambition.
Manchester United tried to beat Newcastle at their own game and failed
As full-time loomed, Eddie Howe pointed at Erik ten Hag. The finger of blame for this limp defeat must also be directed at the Manchester United manager.
Newcastle United put 'classless' Erik ten Hag and Manchester United to the sword as they underline Champions League intentions
NEWCASTLE: "No time-wasting required" was the post Newcastle United's official Twitter chose to mark what felt like a hugely significant victory over Manchester United.
Newcastle secure vital win over Man United in chase for Premier League top four spot
Newcastle United secured a superb 2-0 victory over Manchester United to leapfrog their opponents in the race for a Premier League top four spot.
Newcastle avenge Carabao Cup final defeat to leapfrog Manchester United in top four race
Joe Willock and Callum Wilson combined to head Newcastle firmly into the race for Champions League qualification as they leapfrogged Manchester United into third place.
Newcastle vs Manchester United LIVE highlights and reaction as Callum Wilson and Joe Willock score
Manchester United take on Newcastle at St. James' Park in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Newcastle United 2-0 Manchester United: Joe Willock, Calum Wilson fire Magpies to win against Man Utd
Joe Willock and Callum Wilson were on target as Newcastle United leapfrogged top-four rivals Manchester United into third spot in the Premier League with a convincing 2-0 victory at St James’ Park. Eddie Howe’s hosts were completely dominant throughout the first half as they looked for the dual reward of moving back into the Champions League places and avenging their League Cup final defeat to the Red Devils back in February.