Erik ten Hag's late response to what Anthony Martial did costs Manchester United vs Newcastle

Against the black and whites, Manchester United showed their true colours. This is the feeble United we have become accustomed to watching away from home against the big hitters. Pit United against a raucous crowd with a team to match and watch them wilt.

Newcastle match the big-hitter billing now. They are back in the Champions League and back above United in the Premier League table. The banner in the Laezes End implored Newcastle, 'Let's give it to 'em'. They did.

"You've seen United, now f--k off home," crowed the Gallowgate End. United fans have adopted that chant but there was never any chance of a rendition at St James' Park.

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United were meek, haphazard and devoid of resilience in a performance that is the antithesis of what is required at Newcastle's fortress. This was in keeping with their past two gutless visits to the north east.

The progressive result at Goodison Park and crowdpleasing carpe diem attacks in Istanbul have quickly been undone. This six-day period was bound to have a major bearing on United's season and their points haul of four from nine is a dismal return.

Only Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City have vanquished Newcastle at St James' Park in the Premier League since Eddie Howe crossed the Tyne Bridge in November 2021. United are still without an away win at a top-eight league side since October 2021 - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's last three points in management.

The United away-dayers who have clocked up the miles by land, sea and air over the last week continued to support the team into the dying embers, reaffirming their love. They were the club's finest representatives.

This was one of Erik ten Hag's