The Manchester United crisis deepened with a 0-2 loss to Newcastle United at Old Trafford. Two early goals, scored by Alexander Isak and Joelinton, exposed the fragility of the 'Red Devils' under the management of Rúben Amorim.

A Disastrous Start for United

The game started with a devastating blow for the home side. Just 1:33 minutes in, Isak connected with a header from a Lewis Hall cross, leaving Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martínez flat-footed. Only a few minutes later, Joelinton followed suit, scoring another header from a cross to double the lead in the 18th minute.

United looked unrecognizable in the first 30 minutes, being outplayed in every duel and failing to create any offensive threat. Meanwhile, Newcastle racked up ten shots, including one that hit the post. An early substitution, bringing in Joshua Zirkzee for Kobbie Mainoo, was Amorim’s attempt to stabilize the team, but the damage was already done.

Frustration in the Second Half

United showed some improvement in the second half, managing to balance the game, but their lack of sharpness in attack was evident. One of their clearest chances came from a header by Maguire, which struck the post, and a glaring miss from Casemiro summed up the team’s struggles.

Newcastle maintained their defensive solidity and continued to threaten with quick transitions. With this victory, Eddie Howe’s side extended their winning streak to four consecutive matches, climbing to fifth place in the Premier League and keeping their hopes alive for a Champions League spot.

With just 22 points from 19 games, Manchester United now sits in 14th place, a mere seven points above the relegation zone. Pressure on Rúben Amorim is mounting as the team has suffered five defeats in their last six league matches.