Newcastle Stuns Manchester United with Late 2-1 Victory

On March 4, 2026, Newcastle United achieved a surprising 2-1 victory over Manchester United at St. James' Park. The home team took the lead just before halftime when Anthony Gordon converted a penalty in the 45+6th minute.

Manchester United equalized in stoppage time of the first half through Casemiro, who scored from a set piece. The second half was a closely contested affair, but Newcastle regained the lead in the 90th minute when Osula scored the decisive goal, securing three points for the Magpies.

Newcastle played with ten men after Jacob Ramsey received a second yellow card and was sent off just before halftime. Despite this setback, the hosts maintained their advantage until the final whistle.

This match marked the first defeat for Manchester United's interim manager Michael Carrick, ending their unbeaten run and impacting their bid for a UEFA Champions League spot. Manchester United's next fixture is against Aston Villa at Old Trafford the following Sunday.