Newcastle thrashes Manchester United and returns to the G-4 of the Premier League
Bruno Guimarães seals 4-1 win at St. James’s Park
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Newcastle and Manchester United seem to be playing in different realities today. Joelinton and Bruno Guimarães’ team thrashed United 4-1 this Sunday at St. James’ Park in a match valid for the 32nd round of the 2024/25 Premier League . With this result, Newcastle reached 56 points, overtook City and returned to fourth place in the English Championship. Manchester United (38) dropped to 14th place.
Midfielder Tonali opened the scoring in the 24th minute of the first half, with a beautiful shot without jumping. Winger Garnacho equalized in the 37th minute. The second half came, and forward Barnes scored twice, once after a good collective play, and another in an individual move. Midfielder Bruno Guimarães scored the fourth, after a mistake by goalkeeper Bayindir.
Upcoming games
Newcastle face Aston Villa in the next round of the Premier League on Saturday at Villa Park. Manchester United face Wolverhampton Wanderers the following day at Old Trafford.
Different worlds
This is Manchester United’s fourth consecutive winless season in all competitions. Before being thrashed by Newcastle, United drew 2-2 with Lyon, drew 0-0 with City and lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest. Newcastle, meanwhile, recorded their fifth consecutive win in 2024/25.
