Premier League, Manchester United's 11-game unbeaten run ends: Key stats

Premier League, Manchester United's 11-game unbeaten run ends: Key stats

Newcastle United stunned Manchester United 2-1 at St James's Park on Thursday, thanks to a sensational late winner from substitute William Osula.

The result marked Michael Carrick's first defeat as the interim manager of Manchester United.

Despite being reduced to 10 men after Jacob Ramsey was sent off in the first half, Newcastle rallied and secured a memorable victory late on.

A thrilling 1st half in Newcastle

The match started with both teams testing each other.

Anthony Gordon earned a penalty for Newcastle after being fouled by Bruno Fernandes inside the box.

Gordon calmly converted the spot-kick, scoring his 15th goal of the season and putting Newcastle ahead.

However, Manchester United equalized just before half-time through Casemiro's well-placed header from a Fernandes free-kick.

Osula's late winner hands Newcastle a memorable victory

The hosts were the better team after the break.

They kept the Red Devils at bay and played on the offensive.

United had a couple of big opportunities to win it late on when Leny Yoro saw a header saved by Aaron Ramsdale, while substitute Joshua Zirkzee was also denied by the former Arsenal man.

Newcastle's efforts paid off in the dying minutes of the match when Osula cut inside the box and fired a stunning shot past Senne Lammens.

United's unbeaten run comes to an end

Under the management of caretaker boss Carrick, the Red Devils had gone 7 games without a loss this season before this defeat.

After 8 games, Carrick has six wins (D1 L1).

In this run, United dropped points against West Ham United, drawing 1-1 away and now suffered a 1-0 defeat at St James' Park.

Overall, United saw their 11-match unbeaten run in the Premier League come to an end. It had started with a 1-0 win against Newcastle back in December at Old Trafford.

A look at the points table

Newcastle's 2-1 win over Man United sees them get to 12th in the Premier League.

From 29 matches, the Magpies own 39 points. This was their 11th victory (D6 L12).

On the other hand, United failed to close in on 2nd-placed Manchester City.

They remain 3rd with 51 points on board. This was their 6th defeat of the campaign.

United are above 4th-placed Aston Villa on goal difference. These two sides meet next at Old Trafford.