Gordon scores for Newcastle’s 1-0 win vs. Man Utd

Newcastle defeated Manchester United 1-0 at St. James’ Park in a fully sold stadium as almost 53,000 watched the home side’s victory from the stands.

The Magpies dominated from the 1^st until the final minute, but the home team missed a lot of chances during the 1st half, and we saw no goals during the 1^st 45 minutes of the clash.

Newcastle United win 3️⃣ consecutive games vs Man United for the first time in 𝟏𝟎𝟏 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 🤯 pic.twitter.com/9aktBohj8v

— 433 (@433) December 2, 2023

However, Anthony Gordon scored the winning goal in the 56^th minute after a phenomenal assist from Kieran Trippier that left Gordon alone against the net, and he just put the ball in for his team to take the lead.

Newcastle (3.06) 1-0 (0.38) Man Utd

— The xG Philosophy (@xGPhilosophy) December 2, 2023

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That was Newcastle’s 6^th victory in a row in the Premier League at St. James’ Park, which secured them 5th place in the standings as they had 26 points after 14 matches.

Manchester United is in 7th place with 24 points after 14 games, as the Red Devils won their previous 3 matches in the league before losing at St. James’ Park tonight.

Newcastle have:
◉ Kept three consecutive league clean sheets vs Man Utd for the first time in 126 years

◉ Won three consecutive games vs Man Utd for the first time in 101 years

◉ Won back-to-back league games vs Man Utd for the first time in 51 years

Incredible. 👏 pic.twitter.com/90UbshqUOI

— Squawka (@Squawka) December 2, 2023