'No chance' - Gary Neville points out Manchester United problem that is now too big to ignore

Manchester United are 'fooling no-one' as their worrying trend away from home in big games continued with a limp 2-0 Premier League defeat to Newcastle United.

Joe Willock and Callum Wilson scored in the second half to hand Eddie Howe's side the points at St James' Park. The result saw the Magpies leapfrog United into third in the race for a Champions League spot.

Erik ten Hag's side were abject throughout and could have no complaints at the result, which continues a dire away run against the leading lights. United have played six of the top nine away from home, losing all six and conceding a staggering 25 goals.

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It's a run of form that could derail their prospects of securing a top four finish and United great Gary Neville says the body of work is now too great for Ten Hag and Co to ignore with matches away at Sevilla in the Europa League, Tottenham in the Premier League and a Wembley FA Cup semi-final with Brighton to come over the next few season-defining weeks.

"There are more emerging signs that away from home at the big grounds, where you need to turn up and show that spirit and fight, and also the courage to play, there is more evidence they are not good enough in these types of matches," said Neville.

"They could still go and have a very good season. Manchester United have responded many times to defeats like this, where they have been well beaten. They play Brentford and Everton later in the week and if they get six points they look like they're in a great position again.

"But they are not fooling anyone in respect of the bigger picture of where they need to go. Erik ten Hag will know that, they need to make sure they