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Ten Men Newcastle Shock Man Utd With Osula's Stunner
5 Mar
Summary
- Will Osula scored a dramatic late winner for Newcastle.
- Newcastle played with ten men after Jacob Ramsey's red card.
- Casemiro's header equalized for Manchester United before halftime.
Newcastle secured a dramatic late victory over Manchester United, with Will Osula scoring a virtuoso winner. The maverick Denmark Under-21 striker came off the bench to seal the win for his team, who had been playing with ten men since the end of the first half following Jacob Ramsey's dismissal.
Bruno Fernandes had a strong game for Manchester United, but he could not prevent an interim successor marking their return to Tyneside with a first Premier League defeat. Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko were all present for Manchester United.
Newcastle started on the front foot, attempting to recover from a previous defeat. Sandro Tonali and Lewis Hall were influential in midfield and defense respectively, while Harvey Barnes also threatened. However, Manchester United displayed newfound confidence, with Casemiro, Fernandes, and others passing with assurance.
Aaron Ramsdale made crucial saves for Newcastle, denying Kobbie Mainoo and Matheus Cunha. However, Anthony Gordon converted a penalty for Newcastle in first-half stoppage time after being fouled by Fernandes. This came shortly after Ramsey's second yellow card for diving.
Newcastle's tendency to concede immediately after scoring proved true again before halftime. Fernandes curled in a free-kick, and Casemiro's glancing header found the net, equalizing for Manchester United. Eddie Howe made a midfield substitution, bringing on Joe Willock for Harvey Barnes.
Tempers flared at St James' Park over refereeing decisions, particularly regarding added time. Manchester United's midfield, led by Fernandes, attempted to break down Newcastle's defense. Fernandes created several chances, leading to a header from Leny Yoro saved by Ramsdale, followed by another excellent save from Joshua Zirkzee.
Before the match concluded, Osula replaced Gordon and immediately changed the game's narrative. He chased down a ball in his own half, skilfully kept it in play, cut inside, and scored an impressive curling shot beyond the goalkeeper, showcasing the talent that attracted a £30m bid from Eintracht Frankfurt.
