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Manchester United suffered their second defeat in their last three Premier League outings yesterday afternoon, losing 2-0 to fellow top-four hopefuls Newcastle United at St James' Park.

Second half goals from Joe Willock and substitute Callum Wilson sealed a comfortable victory for the Magpies, lifting them above United in the table, albeit on goal difference, and up to third. It was nothing more than what the home side deserved after dominating the contest from the very first whistle.

United, who have now failed to score in each of their last three league matches, something they had not previously done since February 2020, will drop out of the top-four completely if Tottenham Hotspur, who are currently one point behind them, avoid defeat against Everton at Goodison Park tonight. A win would elevate Spurs up to third.

The Reds, however, cannot afford to dwell on another disappointing result on the road, as they must now prepare for Wednesday night's clash with seventh-placed Brentford at Old Trafford. United, of course, were beaten 4-0 by the Bees back in August and will be desperate to claim revenge.

Elsewhere, the situation in relation to the prospect of a takeover coming to fruition at Old Trafford remains ongoing.

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According to a report by Fichajes, Inter Milan are 'interested' in signing United midfielder Donny van de Beek this forthcoming summer.

The Dutchman, who has been sidelined since January with a knee injury, has struggled to adjust to life in England since joining the Reds