After the series of matches starting at 8:30 p.m., which saw Arsenal take an additional 2 points ahead of Manchester City, Newcastle welcomed Manchester United to complete this great evening of English football. Newcastle, capable of the best and the worst this season, showed its seductive face during an accomplished first period. Eddie Howe’s men have put all the ingredients in place to destabilize a MU back in 3rd place in the standings.
It was finally the inevitable Anthony Gordon who gave the Magpies the advantage by converting a penalty that he himself had obtained by challenging Bruno Fernandes with the ball. However, Newcastle had lost a player, Jacob Ramsey, sent off for a second yellow for simulation. At fault on Newcastle’s goal, Bruno Fernandes redeemed himself in added time of the first period by delivering a love ball onto the head of Casemiro who equalized. Far from being convincing and rushed in the game, the Mancuniens were subjected to the rule of the Magpies in the second half but it was they who had the best opportunities at the end of the match. Until Osula’s incredible final rush. Starting from his camp, the Dane, who had previously entered the game, rushed down the right side and curled a left-footed ball which ended up in the opposite net. The just reward for a heroic match from the Magpies, 2-1 winners. With 51 points, Manchester United remains on the Premier League podium.
