Newcastle and Manchester United arrived to Matchday 29 of the 2025-26 Premier League with starkly different forms and realities. The Magpies had been victorious in just one of their last five outings, whereas the Red Devils were riding an undefeated run since Michael Carrick was appointed interim manager.
Still, in the Premier League, anything can happen. Teams can be favorites on paper, but the game is played on grass. Manchester United were reminded of that tonight as they fell to a Newcastle side that played a man down for most of the match.
After Jacob Ramsey was shown two yellow cards in the first half, the Magpies kept fighting and broke the deadlock with a penalty from Anthony Gordon. The celebrations were short-lived, however, as Casemiro equalized in the final play of the first half. Heading into the dressing room, it felt as though Man United would dominate the second half; instead, aside from a late push by the visitors, Newcastle managed to weather the storm.
When the home side was under the most pressure—suffocated by the Red Devils’s surge—William Osula embarked on an incredible individual run, finishing with a beautiful strike to restore the lead. Although referee Peter Bankes allowed play to extend far beyond his initial added minutes, the visiting side could not find an equalizer.
With the win, Newcastle moved up to 12th in the table with 39 points. Meanwhile, Manchester United remains 3rd (thanks to goal difference), as they are level with Aston Villa at 51 units.
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Newcastle win to snap their two-game losing streak. Man United couldn't take advantage of Aston Villa's defeat, meaning the two remain tied at 51 points in the top four of the Premier League standings.
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90+8' - Full time! (2-1)
Against all odds, Newcastle snapped Carrick's Man United unbeaten streak. Despite playing with 10 men for the entire second half, Newcastle weathered the storm and found the game-winner thanks to Osula's incredible strike.
89' - GOAL for Newcastle! (2-1)
When nobody expected it, Newcastle broke the deadlock. Osula, who replaced Gordon, delivered a wonderful shot to beat Lammens with his left foot. Despite being short-handed, Newcastle have scored once again just before stoppage time.
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88' - Zirkzee almost gives Man Utd the winner! (1-1)
With a powerful shot from outside the box, Zirkzee almost nets a screamer. However, Ramsdale was well positioned to send the ball out for a corner kick.
82' - Fernandes shoots well wide! (1-1)
Cunha passed the ball to Fernandes, who shot a one-timer in search of Ramsdale's left top corner. The football missed wide, but Fernandes continues to be the biggest threat on the Red Devils.
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77' - Another substitution for the Red Devils! (1-1)
Zirkzee comes into the game, as Mbeumo is replaced.
74' - Incredible save by Ramsdale! (1-1)
Yet another perfect pass from Fernandes grants Diallo (who replaced Mainoo) an unsurpassable chance in front of Newcastle's goal. However, it was Ramsdale who made an amazing stop to deny Man United. The Portuguese midfielder has been the best player on the pitch by a landslide and Newcastle are struggling to find answers when he gets possession of the football.
65' - Good chance for Newcastle! (1-1)
A pinpoint cross from a corner kick finds Gordon all by himself in the back post. The English striker couldn't connect with the ball, otherwise Newcastle may have re-taken the lead.
60' - Substitutions for Manchester United! (1-1)
Carrick sends Dalot and Ugarte into the game. Shaw and Casemiro leave the pitch.
46' - Second half is underway! (1-1)
The last 45 minutes of the game are now being played! Barnes has been replaced by Willock to start the second half, as Newcastle adjust to Ramsey being sent off.
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45' - First half comes to an end! (1-1)
Peter Bankes had signaled for just three minutes of added time. However, following a series of late incidents, he allowed play to extend nearly eight minutes beyond the 45-minute mark. As the visiting side tied the game in the last play of the first half, the home fans at St. James Park booed the referee as he headed to the tunnel.
45+9' - GOAL for Man United! (1-1)
An exquisite cross from Fernandes finds Casemiro, who deflects the ball with a brilliant header. The game is now tied 1-1 as the first half comes to an end.
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45+5' - GOAL! (1-0)
Gordon—who received the foul— makes no mistake and scores the first goal of the game. Newcastle are up 1-0.
45+3' - Penalty for Newcastle! (0-0)
Despite having only 10 players on the pitch, Newcastle went on the attack. Bruno Fernandes tripped up Anthony Gordon inside the box and Newcastle could now open the scoring.
45' - Red card for Ramsey! (0-0)
After diving in the penalty box, Peter Bankes showed Ramsey his second yellow card. Newcastle will be short a player for the rest of the game.
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44' - Man United miss two chances! (0-0)
After a powerful strike from Cunha was saved by Ramsdale, Mbeumo caught the rebound but sent the ball just over the crossbar. Game is still tied at 0-0, but both clubs have come really close to scoring.
41' - Ramsdale to the rescue! (0-0)
A brilliant long-distance shot from Mainoo caught everybody by surprise. Well, everybody but Ramsdale, who kept the football out of his net with a one-handed save.
A great transition move by The Magpies leaves Joelinton in great position. However, with better options available, the Brazilian opted to shoot, and the ball missed the goal by a mile.
24' - Sesko puts Newcastle on notice! (0-0)
Sesko received a cross and although he couldn't get a shot on goal off, he warned his opponents about giving him any space inside the box.
17' - Burn flirts with red card! (0-0)
Dan Burn hit Luke Shaw with an elbow to the face, which everybody on Man United argued deserved a red card. Burn didn't even receive a yellow card, though.
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14'- Yet another close call! (0-0)
Barnes hit a beautiful, curling shot from just outside the penalty box. Lammens could do nothing but stand, watching as the ball whistled just wide of the top corner. Newcastle is already doing enough to merit a lead on the scoreboard.
12' - Elanga warns Man United! (0-0)
Following a poorly cleared ball by Manchester's defense, Elanga pulled off a half-volley that went just wide of Lammens' left side.
6' - Man United come close to scoring! (0-0)
Newcastle lost possession in a dangerous area of the pitch and a quick transition from the Red Devils left Cunha all alone at the door of the penalty box. However, his shot went high and into the stands behind Ramsdale's net.
3' - Newcastle almost opens the scoring! (0-0)
A cross from Kieran Trippier is miscalculated by Man United's goalkeeper and the right goalpost denies Newcastle's first goal of the evening. Wake up call for the visitors!
0' - Game is underway!
Peter Bankes blows his whistle, and the match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James' Park is underway!
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Players step onto the pitch!
Followed by today's match officials, Newcastle and Manchester United take to the field, where a loud fanbase greets them.
Nick Pope is left out of starting XI!
Following a costly mistake in the 3-2 defeat to Everton, Howe has elected to drop Nick Pope out of the starting lineup. As a result, Aaron Ramsdale will guard Newcastle's posts against the Red Devils.
Michael Carrick speaks before the game!
During an interview prior to kickoff, Man United manager Michael Carrick addressed his team's current form with a straightforward message.
"Just need to focus on what we can do next game, whether few days or 9-10 days. We need to look after ourselves and take care of that," Carrick said, via TNT Sports. "Whatever happens outside of us, that’s up to everyone else but we’ve put ourselves in a good position."
Last 5 head-to-head matches!
Over the past five times that Newcastle and Manchester United have met in the Premier League, the Magpies have held the upper hand with three wins to United's two. Notably, during the Red Devils' last visit to St. James' Park in April 2025, they were handed a definitive 4-1 defeat.
However, when the two clubs met earlier this campaign on Boxing Day, it was Manchester United that came away with a 1-0 triumph at Old Trafford.
Referees for Newcastle vs Manchester United!
Peter Bankes will be in charge of officiating the action at St. James' Park. Bankes will be assisted by Eddie Smart and Blake Antrobus on the touchlines, with Tim Robinson serving as the fourth official. Paul Tierney has been appointed as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), supported by Marc Perry as Assistant VAR (AVAR).
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Newcastle will be without Nick Woltemade
As confirmed by manager Eddie Howe, Nick Woltemade "has gone down ill" heading into Wednesday's home match against Manchester United. Newcastle had hoped their German striker would be healthy enough to feature, but he has been left out of the matchday squad entirely.
Lineups confirmed!
For their visit to St. James Park, Manchester United will start the following XI: Lammens; Mazraoui, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko
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Newcastle, guided by Eddie Howe, will dress this starting lineup: Ramsdale; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Ramsey, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes
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Kickoff time, venue, and where to watch!
Kickoff between Newcastle and Manchester United is scheduled for 3:15 PM ET, when the two sides take to the field at St. James Park.
Newcastle and Manchester United square off for Matchday 29 of the 2025-26 Premier League
Welcome to our liveblog, where Newcastle host Manchester United in what's set to be a great matchup. The Magpies vie to snap their losing skid and a win over red-hot Man United would be just what the doctor ordered. As for the visitors, a win would cement their spot among the top four.
Stay with us for all the action and minute-by-minute updates of this showdown!
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