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Callum Rice-Coates

Newcastle vs Man United: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's misery deepens as Matty Longstaff scores debut winner

Newcastle United‘s Matthew Longstaff enjoyed a dream Premier League debut by scoring a late winner as his side beat visitors Manchester United 1-0 to move out of the bottom three on Sunday.

The 19-year-old, playing in midfield alongside his older brother Sean, had clipped the bar with a dipping first-half effort but made no mistake as he beat goalkeeper David de Gea with a sweetly-struck low drive after 72 minutes.

While the there was some much-needed joy on Tyneside for Newcastle’s fans, who celebrated only a second league win of the season, another lacklustre display by United left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer‘s side in the bottom half of the table.

United have scored only nine Premier League goals in eight games, four of them coming in a 4-0 win on day one against Chelsea, and again they looked bereft of attacking spark. Their best chance saw defender Harry Maguire head wastefully wide from a corner on the stroke of halftime.

The 20-time English champions will enter the international break in 12th spot, two points above the relegation zone and 15 behind leaders Liverpool who they host in a fortnight. Newcastle are a point behind United in 16th spot.

It was Steve Bruce’s best day since replacing the popular Rafa Benitez as he claimed a first win as manager over his old club at the 23rd attempt on his 400th match in charge of a Premier League club. However, the day belonged to Longstaff. Relive all the action:

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Hello and welcome along to live coverage of Newcastle vs Manchester United...
  • Lawrence Ostlere
  • 6 October 2019 15:04
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Team News
 
  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 15:31
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Both sides make a number of changes in an attempt to rediscover some form. Newcastle, after last weekend's 5-0 thrashing against Leicester, bring Ciaran Clark, DeAndre Yedlin, Jetro Willems, Matt Longstaff and Allan Saint-Maximin into their starting XI.
 
Manchester United, meanwhile, make six changes from the team that drew with AZ Alkmaar on Thursday night, with Harry Maguire, Axel Tuanzebe, Ashley Young, Andreas Pereira, Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford all coming into the side.
  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 15:36
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There's a Premier League debut for 19-year-old Matty Longstaff this afternoon. He'll partner his brother Sean in midfield. 
 
 
  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 15:41
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  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 15:43
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Steve Bruce is optimistic that today's game could be the catalyst for an upturn in fortune at St. James' Park.
 
“Yes, they might not be the Manchester United of the past, but they’ve still got some very good players and we’re going to have to be better than we were last week," the Newcastle boss said.
 
“It’s a wonderful time to play them because it’s a full house live on TV. If you have to bounce back against anybody, what better way than against them?
 
“It’ll be a big occasion and we have to make sure we’re ready for it. We’ve played badly in a couple of games, but we’re capable. We’re going to have to play well on the day."
 
 
  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 15:50
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Some pre-match reading from Miguel Delaney:
 
  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 15:54
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  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 16:00
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Wolves' remarkable 2-0 victory at Manchester City means they leapfrog United into 11th in the Premier League standings. Should Solskjaer's side win this afternoon, though, they'll climb to the lofty heights of seventh place.
  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 16:09
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  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 16:06
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In praise of Newcastle United’s astonishingly loyal supporters

  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 16:12
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A win for Newcastle today would take them out of the bottom three, but their supporters are unlikely to be overly optimistic. They've won just once in seven games this season, and scored a measly four goals. The early signs are not good.
  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 16:16
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  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 16:22
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The players are out at St. James' Park! We're almost ready for kick off.
  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 16:28
KICK OFF
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Newcastle get things underway!
  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 16:31
2019-10-06T15:33:46.053Z
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United
 
1 minute
 
A quick start from the hosts! Allan Saint-Maximin sets off on a driving run through the middle, reaching the edge of the box before playing in Almiron, whose attempted shot is blocked. The move is greeted by a roar of approval from the home fans.
  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 16:33
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Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United
 
2 minutes
 
Almiron glides forward with the ball and goes down having been clipped by Fred. Newcastle have a free kick within shooting range...
  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 16:34
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Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United
 
4 minutes
 
Schar goes for goal from the free kick but can only slam his effort against the wall.
  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 16:35
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Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United
 
8 minutes
 
This is not a flowing, high-quality game of football so far. Both sides have been sloppy in possession and there's been very little in the way of creativity.
  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 16:40
2019-10-06T15:42:28.063Z
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United
 
11 minutes
 
Newcastle started brightly but they appear content to sit back now, staying compact and asking United to break them down. That has been a successful strategy for a number of teams against Solskjaer's side this season.
  • Callum Rice-Coates
  • 6 October 2019 16:42

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