Will Osula goal earns ten-man Newcastle victory over Manchester United
Substitute Will Osula scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner as 10-man Newcastle United inflicted a first defeat on Michael Carrick’s Manchester United with a 2-1 victory.
The 22-year-old Dane struck in spectacular fashion to settle a pulsating encounter at St James’ Park.
His late intervention brought a sudden halt to Carrick’s eight-game unbeaten run as interim boss of the visitors.
It also ended a difficult spell for the Magpies, snapping a streak of three successive Premier League defeats.
A frenzied first half
The fixture fell exactly 30 years after Eric Cantona fired the Red Devils to a famous title-deciding win over Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle.
This contest proved just as balanced, though the dynamic shifted when Jacob Ramsey was dismissed for a second bookable offence.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Anthony Gordon fired the hosts into the lead from the penalty spot.
Manchester United responded quickly, with Casemiro finding the net to restore parity before the break.
Magpies dig deep
The home crowd expressed frustration regarding referee Peter Bankes’ earlier decision to caution Ramsey for simulation.
However, the Tynesiders battled manfully throughout the second half to keep the visitors at bay.
Just as the game appeared destined for a draw, Osula emerged from the bench to deliver the decisive blow.
The victory secured a fourth successive home win for Newcastle over their Manchester rivals in front of over 52,000 fans.
