Late Winner, One Bad Day for United: Newcastle Edge Manchester United 2-1 in a Thrilling Premier League Clash
4 March 2026
Match Summary
Newcastle United stole a dramatic 2-1 win from their guests Manchester United on Wednesday as the 29th round of the Premier League unfolded.
Newcastle led through Anthony Gordon in the 45+6 minute from a penalty, and Manchester United levelled through Casemiro in 45+9.
The match looked set to end level, but William Osula struck a late winner for Newcastle in the 90th minute.
Newcastle were reduced to ten before half-time when Jacob Ramsey earned a second yellow for simulation near the United keeper Sin Laminez.
Newcastle collected three important points, lifting them to 12th with 39 points, while United remained on 51 points in third.
This is Carrick's first defeat as Manchester United boss.
If football were a video game, Carrick would have paused at 45+9.
Tonight's result proves even the clock has more discipline than United's defense.