Premier League score and reaction as the home team wins in a thrilling five-goal match
Manchester United defeated a resolute Newcastle squad at Old Trafford with a strong performance that maintained their hopes of making it to Europe.
Although the hosts opened the score, the visitors had the more aggressive first half of the game. After twice forcing Martin Dubravka into action to stop the Red Devils, Kobbie Mainoo found a way into the box for a perfectly placed finish on their third try.
After the half, the reply was given. Newcastle got off to a swift start once more, with Anthony Gordon demonstrating his determination to meet a cross and score the equalizer. Before Amad Diallo made a play, the game was tied. He got the ball after a shoddy corner clearance, which he hammered into the back of the net to end the evening.
Both managers made adjustments at the 2-1 mark, but Erik ten Hag's replacements were the difference. After Lisandro Martinez won the ball and Marcus Rashford advanced it, Rasmus Hojlund completed the play. Lewis Hall's late consolation goal put United through a tense few minutes, but they were still able to cling on and win.
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Manchester United defeats Newcastle 3-2 in the Premier League, capturing the excitement and gaffes of the Erik ten Hag era in fine fashion.
United's victory maintains their chances of making it to Europe. Premier League teams will vote on eliminating VAR following a petition from Wolves.
90+2' SCORING! - Hall scores a fantastic goal to maintain optimism (MUN 3-2 NEW).
84' GOAL! - Hojlund scores (MUN 3-1 NEW) after coming off the bench.
57' SCORE! Amad gives United the lead back (MUN 2-1 NEW).
Gordon scores the equalizer in 49' GOAL! (MUN 1-1 NEW)
46' NEAR! - Guimaraes' deflected attempt forces Onana to exert effort to block it (MUN 1-0 NEW)
37' OFF THE LINE: Burn's attempt is headed away by Casemiro (MUN 1-0 NEW).
31' GOAL! - Mainoo scores by slotting it in from behind (MUN 1-0 NEW)
27' Dubravka saves the day once more following a prompt counterattack (MUN 0-0 NEW)
15' SAVE!-Dubravka blocks an attempt from Amad that veered off course (MUN 0-0 NEW)
Man United FC defeats Newcastle United FC 3 to 2.
Manchester United, with all its mistakes and enthusiasm, is the epitome of the Erik ten Hag period.
