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This video can not be played Highlights: Osula scores late winner as Newcastle beat Manchester United At a glance Jacob Ramsey controversially sent off for second booking after referee Peter Bankes ruled he dived Anthony Gordon scores penalty after the Newcastle forward is brought down by Bruno Fernandes inside box Casemiro quickly equalises for Manchester United with header from Fernandes' corner in first-half stoppage time But substitute William Osula wins it for Newcastle with brilliant strike in 90th minute Newcastle move up to 12th place while Manchester United remain third PLAYER RATER Substitute William Osula scored a superb late winner as 10-man Newcastle United inflicted Michael Carrick's first defeat as Manchester United manager. Carrick grew up watching Newcastle on the Gallowgate End, and warned his players the stadium was "tough place to go" before a ball had been kicked. So it proved - even after Newcastle midfielder Jacob Ramsey was sent off in the first half - as the spirited hosts rallied at a raucous St James' Park. It looked like both sides were going to have to settle for a share of the spoils after Casemiro's header cancelled out Anthony Gordon's penalty. But Osula cut inside the box and lashed the ball past the stunned Senne Lammens, who could only watch it hit the net in the 90th minute to send the stadium into raptures. "Will asked after training for 10 more balls yesterday, " Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe said. "He wanted 10 more finishes. A carbon copy of the goal he scored today. "He scored eight out of 10 and that's all credit to the player. He wanted to do more before he went in and I'm a great believer that if you do the work, you get the reward. I'm delighted for him. " What a contrast to the scenes in first-half stoppage time when Newcastle players, staff and supporters were furious when Ramsey was sent off for a second booking. Referee Peter Bankes felt the midfielder dived in an attempt to win a penalty when he nudged the ball past goalkeeper Lammens. But Newcastle quickly channelled their anger and Gordon was awarded a spot-kick after the forward was brought down by Bruno Fernandes inside the box. Gordon coolly placed his penalty straight down the middle of Lammens' goal to open the scoring and net his 15th goal of the campaign. But Manchester United have recovered more points (nine) from a losing position than any other side in the Premier League in 2026 for a reason, and Newcastle were not in front for long. There was still time for another dramatic twist in the ninth minute of first-half stoppage time after Manchester United midfielder Casemiro made a smart run to the near post to head home from Fernandes' free-kick. Newcastle were quickly pegged back, but the hosts regrouped at the break and a stretching Gordon had a huge chance to put his side 2-1 up, only to fire wide at the back post in the second half. Manchester United also had a couple of big opportunities to win it late on when Leny Yoro saw a header batted away by Aaron Ramsdale, while substitute Joshua Zirkzee was also denied by the recalled Newcastle goalkeeper. But it was Osula who had the final say as Newcastle climbed to 12th, while Manchester United stay in third. Carrick looks for 'lessons' after first Man Utd loss Have your say on Newcastle's performance What did you make of Manchester United's display? This video can not be played 'An amazing night' - Howe delight at win against Manchester United The boos from the crowd were deafening as Bankes and the officials made their way off the field at half-time. Even Joe Willock, who had not even come on at that point, made his feelings clear, having felt aggrieved with Ramsey's red card and the amount of stoppage time added on in the first half. Ten-man Newcastle could have lost their composure, but you would not have known the hosts were playing with a man fewer in the second half. Nothing quite said that like Osula racing down the right flank, cutting inside Tyrell Malacia and letting fly with an absolute rocket to leave Howe roaring in delight on the touchline. To describe Osula as an unlikely match-winner may seem a strange description for a forward, but he had not scored since September and failed to take his chance during a rare start against Qarabag last week. Yet this was a night where Howe's big calls paid off - and he needed them to following a run of five defeats in six Premier League games. As well as Osula repaying his faith, after his introduction at a crucial juncture of the game, so, too, did Ramsdale at the other end of the field on his first league start since December. Leaky Newcastle have struggled to keep the opposition out, and were not 1-0 up for long, but the hosts limited Manchester United's in-form front line and Ramsdale was there to make a couple of big saves to ensure Howe's team did not fall behind. This fixture has so often brought the best out of Howe's side - he will take encouragement from the spirit and resilience his team played with. "We got a red card and it would have been an easy feeling for the lads to feel sorry for ourselves and think, 'Here we go again', " Howe said. "That's the biggest compliment I can give the lads. "They really stood up in that second half and have all given more. They have all believed they can win the game. "That's one of the best emotions that I think I've felt. I'm sure a lot of people will say the same. " This video can not be played Did Ramsey deserve to be sent off? This day was always going to come. The Premier League this season has been too unpredictable for Manchester United's unbeaten run to go on forever. Carrick has had an outstanding start in charge. Now he has to show whether he can rejuvenate a losing side. This was not quite as bad as the defeat by 10-man Everton at Old Trafford in November under Ruben Amorim, but it was poor, there is no getting away from that. The visitors failed to impose themselves on their opponents. This was yet another game when they let them have the initiative. Once again, it took far too long for them to get going. The issues for Carrick appear to be a series of smaller ones rather than the fundamental tactical formation as was the case in Amorim's time. Against Crystal Palace, the attacking options from the full back areas were poor. Against Newcastle, the links between midfield and attack were non-existent. Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha were peripheral figures. Benjamin Sesko was hardly in the game and skipper Bruno Fernandes' difficulties were highlighted by the amount of time he spent complaining. Kobbie Mainoo did not do enough to hold the midfield together. Manchester United thought their unbeaten record under Carrick was going at West Ham before Sesko salvaged a draw deep into stoppage time. Now it has. Aston Villa are their next opponents, at Old Trafford on 15 March. Carrick has time to sort what is going wrong out. Beat Villa and he will have one foot in next season's Champions League. Lose and questions about his suitability for the boss' role full-time will grow louder. This video can not be played 'Bitterly disappointed' - Carrick loses first match as Manchester United head coach Newcastle host Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday, 7 March (20: 00 GMT) before facing Barcelona in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie on Tuesday, 10 March (20: 00). Manchester United welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford on Sunday, 15 March (14: 00) before travelling to Vitality Stadium to take on Bournemouth on Friday, 20 March (20: 00). After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 4th March 2026 at 22: 18 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. 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The Magpies last had a longer home league winning run against the Red Devils between 1915 and 1931 (10). Man Utd are looking to record a Premier League double over Newcastle for the first time since the 2020-21 campaign; they won 1-0 on Boxing Day thanks to a goal from Patrick Dorgu. 36% of Newcastle United’s Premier League wins against Manchester United have come under Eddie Howe (4/11) – the last Magpies manager to win more league games against them was Joe Harvey (6 between 1969 and 1973). Newcastle United have only lost two of their last 20 home evening kick-offs (7pm or later) in the Premier League (W11 D7), going down 0-2 to West Ham in November 2024 and 2-3 to Liverpool in August 2025. Newcastle have lost each of their last three Premier League home games, last losing more consecutively at St James’ Park between August and October 2018 (5). Manchester United have recovered nine points from losing positions in the Premier League in 2026, more than any other side. They have only lost one of the last eight league matches in which they have fallen behind (W3 D4), after having lost 10 of their previous 13 when trailing beforehand (D3). Manchester United have only lost one of their last 11 away Premier League games (W5 D5), a 1-2 defeat at Aston Villa in December. The Red Devils had only won one of their previous 11 on the road before this (D3 L7). Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon has scored just three goals from 38 shots in the Premier League this season (8% conversion rate), compared to 11 goals from 38 shots across all other competitions this term (29% conversion). Having failed to register a goal involvement in any of his first 15 Premier League appearances for Newcastle, Jacob Ramsey has now either scored (2) or assisted (1) in each of his last three. He’s never scored or assisted in four consecutive league games before. Bruno Fernandes has 13 Premier League assists this season, the most by a Manchester United player in a single campaign since Antonio Valencia in 2011-12 (also 13). Only David Beckham in 1999-00 (15) and Nani in 2010-11 (14) have ever provided more in a single campaign in the competition for the club. Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United). Attempt blocked. Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United). Lewis Hall (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United). Attempt missed. Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Foul by Dan Burn (Newcastle United). Luke Shaw (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Harry Maguire (Manchester United). Attempt missed. Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Anthony Gordon. Attempt missed. Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Foul by Joelinton (Newcastle United). Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United). Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt blocked. Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anthony Elanga. Attempt missed. Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes. Copyright © 2026 BBC. 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