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.

Ad Manchester United were far from their best and were grateful to goalkeeper David de Gea on 16 minutes when he produced a brilliant double save to keep out Alexander Isak’s header and Willock from close range. TransfersMan Utd target Rice, Bellingham and De Jong transfers for summer — Paper Round12 HOURS AGO Sean Longstaff then whistled a scorching 25-yard shot inches past the far post before Willock somehow failed to keep his 10-yard strike down after lovely build-up from Isak and Allan Saint-Maximin.

Man United had been buoyed by the news Marcus Rashford was fit to start, but the away side struggled to find their talisman as they failed to manage a single shot on target in the opening 45 of a top-flight match for the first time this season. Newcastle struggled to hit the same heights following the restart but remained the better side and deservedly broke the deadlock past the hour when a brilliant move ended with Willock finally getting his goal with a simple close-range header from Saint-Maximin’s nod back.

Substitute Callum Wilson headed in a late second to clinch the points and heat up the race for the Champions League places. The result sees Newcastle move level with Man United on 50 points, but they rise above Erik ten Hag’s men on goal difference.