Season Recap: Manchester United 4 Newcastle 1
As our first post-lockdown Premier League fixture homes into view, we're looking at every one of the Reds' top-flight wins so far this season. Next under the spotlight is Boxing Day's 4-1 thumping of Steve Bruce's Newcastle United...
MATCH REPORT
Manchester United comprehensively defeated Newcastle United 4-1 at Old Trafford to provide plenty of festive cheer for the fans on Boxing Day.
The Reds fell behind to a strike from Matty Longstaff, scorer of the winner in the reverse fixture at St James' Park earlier this season, but replied magnificently. Anthony Martial equalised before Mason Greenwood thundered Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men in front.
Marcus Rashford capped a fine spell of attacking play by heading in a third and there was more to come after the break when Martial punished a sloppy backpass by Sean Longstaff for number four. Steve Bruce's side may have contributed to their own downfall but this was a perfect response to the disappointment at Watford last weekend.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights: United 4 Newcastle 1 Video
Highlights: United 4 Newcastle 1
Our countdown to kick-off continues, with Boxing Day's success v Newcastle being win no.7 in the league this season...
KEY QUOTES
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: "I thought we did well today. Obviously, at 1-0 down, you’re not sure. Then again, all season we’ve had one defeat and we haven’t lost the next one. So, the response was really good. Today was a good day for us. We made it comfortable and, in the second half, I think both teams were looking at the game in two days’ time. There is nothing wrong with the character in these boys. They have what it takes and are not going to give up."
Harry Maguire: "We knew we had to bounce back. We knew we had to play with intensity to break the low block down, and I felt all the way through the game we were very good in the intensity that we played at, and the mentality and the spirit of the boys was really good. It's nice to get the three points at Old Trafford and give the fans something to cheer about over Christmas."
MAN OF THE MATCH
Two-goal hero Anthony Martial topped our post-match fan vote to take the Man-of-the-Match award. The Frenchman notched our equaliser against the Magpies, and then doubled his tally with the final goal of the match. He garnered 70 per cent of the vote, ahead of Aaron Wan-Bissaka (20 per cent) – who delivered a fantastic first assist of the season – and Mason Greenwood (10 per cent).
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