Newcastle United produced a heroic performance at St James’ Park, defeating Manchester United 2–1 despite playing much of the match with ten men. The result also handed Michael Carrick his first defeat since taking charge of the Red Devils.

The closing stages of the first half turned the match into pure chaos. Newcastle United were reduced to ten players when Jacob Ramsey was shown a second yellow card for simulation. Moments later, the game exploded into life as both sides struck in quick succession.

Anthony Gordon fired the hosts in front to spark wild celebrations inside St James’ Park, but Manchester United responded almost immediately. Veteran midfielder Casemiro found the net to restore parity, setting up a tense second half.

Despite having the numerical advantage after the break, Manchester United failed to make their dominance count. Newcastle United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale delivered a series of outstanding saves, denying efforts from Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee to keep the home side alive.

The decisive moment arrived deep into stoppage time. Substitute William Osula broke away on a lightning counter-attack and unleashed a superb finish in the 90th minute, sealing a remarkable victory for Newcastle United.

2025-26, England - Premier League

Newcastle - Manchester United 2:1 (1:1)
Goals: Gordon A., 45 (penalty) (1:0); Casimiro, 45 (1:1); Osula, 90 (2:1)

Newcastle: Ramsdale; Trippier; Burn; Hall; Tonali (Botman, 90); Barnes H. (Willock, 46); Thiaw; Ramsey J. (till 45); Elanga (Murphy J-b, 84); Joelinton; Gordon A. (Osula, 85)
Substitution: Willock (from 46); Murphy J-b (from 84); Osula (from 85); Botman (from 90)
Bench: Pope; Murphy Alex; Shahar; Wissa Y.; Neave
Yellow Cards: Ramsey J. 26, 45; Joelinton 38; Trippier 80
Red cards: Ramsey J. 45'

Manchester United: Lammens; Maguire; Yoro; Shaw L. (Ugarte, 61); Mazraoui (Malacia, 85); Fernandes B.; Casimiro (Dalot, 61); Mainoo (Diallo, 76); Mbeumo (Zirkzee, 77); Cunha; Sesko
Substitution: Dalot (from 61); Ugarte (from 61); Diallo (from 76); Zirkzee (from 77); Malacia (from 85)
Bench: Bayındır; Heaven; Fletcher T.
Yellow Cards: Mbeumo 37; Shaw L. 39; Mazraoui 64