Newcastle Thrash Man United 4-1 in Premier League Clash
Newcastle United dominate Man United 4-1 at St James' Park, boosting their Champions League hopes. Barnes scores twice in a stunning win
Fans at St James' Park were buzzing on Sunday as Newcastle United put on a show, hammering Manchester United 4-1 in a Premier League match that had everyone talking. The Magpies played with heart, and it was clear they were on a mission to climb the table.
The game kicked off with Newcastle taking control early. Sandro Tonali got the party started in the 24th minute, smashing a brilliant volley past United's stand-in keeper Altay Bayindir. The home crowd went wild, sensing something special was brewing.
Man United fought back, though. Alejandro Garnacho pulled one back in the 37th minute with a sharp finish, making it 1-1 and giving United fans a glimmer of hope. But that was as good as it got for the visitors.
Newcastle’s Second-Half Blitz
After the break, Newcastle turned up the heat. Harvey Barnes stole the show, scoring twice to put the game out of reach. His first came just four minutes into the second half, tapping in a Jacob Murphy cross after a lightning-fast counterattack. Then, in the 64th minute, Barnes pounced on a mistake by United’s Noussair Mazraoui, racing through and firing a screamer into the top corner.
Bruno Guimaraes sealed the deal in the 77th minute, capitalizing on another Bayindir error to make it 4-1. Newcastle’s fans were over the moon, chanting for their team as they moved up to fourth in the league, keeping their Champions League dreams alive.
For Man United, it was a rough day. Their defense looked shaky, and with Andre Onana benched after recent mistakes, Bayindir’s debut didn’t go as planned. The loss leaves them stuck in 14th, with fans wondering when things will turn around.
Newcastle’s win wasn’t just about the scoreline. It was a statement. Even without manager Eddie Howe, who was sidelined by illness, the team played like they had something to prove. Assistant boss Jason Tindall said it best: “This one was for the gaffer.”
