Newcastle United thumped Manchester United 4-1 to go fourth in the Premier League and claim their first league double over the Red Devils since the 1930s.
Harvey Barnes scored twice in the second half, either side of goals from Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes, as Newcastle leapfrogged Manchester City and Chelsea and took a huge step towards securing a Champions League spot for next season.
With manager Eddie Howe in hospital, Newcastle made a bright start and opened the scoring when Tonali volleyed in Alexander Isak’s clever dink. Alejandro Garnacho equalised before half time but Barnes scored a quickfire double after the restart.
Ruben Amorim took the decision to rest Andre Onana after his errors against Lyon in midweek but it did not stop another goalkeeping mistake as Altay Bayindir’s misplaced pass was punished by Guimaraes for Newcastle’s fourth.
The visitors remain 14th and their season now hinges on Thursday’s Europa League second leg against Lyon, with Joshua Zirkzee a major doubt after limping off in the second half with a hamstring injury. Follow all the Premier League reaction with our live blog below:
Newcastle vs Man Utd LIVE
- Newcastle thump Manchester United 4-1 to go fourth in Premier League
- 77' GOAL! Guimaraes capitalises on Bayindir howler [NEW 4-1 MNU]
- 64' GOAL! Barnes doubles his tally with a superb run [NEW 3-1 MNU]
- 49' GOAL! Barnes restores lead shortly after restart [NEW 2-1 MNU]
- 37' GOAL! Garnacho levels against the run of play [NEW 1-1 MNU]
- 24' GOAL! Tonali volleys home after stunning Isak assist [NEW 1-0 MNU]
Newcastle United FC 4 - 1 Manchester United FC
Report: Ruben Amorim’s tenure at Man United condensed into one sorry afternoon at Newcastle
19:30 , Will CastleManchester United’s league form this season has been so bad that their remaining domestic fixtures, with a sensational relegation avoided, pale in insignificance in comparison to their efforts on the continent.
That fact will not make events at St James’ Park on Sunday any easier for Ruben Amorim to stomach after witnessing his entire tenure in England condensed into 90 miserable minutes in the north east.
It appears bursting the Newcastle positivity bubble is going to take some doing, with Harvey Barnes’ double inspiring the buoyant hosts, who celebrated tackles with a jubilant St James’s as if they were goals, to a fifth successive win in all competitions.
Full report from St James’s Park, courtesy of Pete Hall:
Man United's goalkeeping woes only worsen
19:10 , Will CastleAltay Bayindir could have stamped his mark as the man who should be starting in between the sticks for United after Andre Onana was left out of the squad.
Not to be for the Turkish international.
Altay Bayındır's ball is intercepted by Joelinton and Bruno Guimarães is there to finish it off 🎯 pic.twitter.com/FpKEAI75uR
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 13, 2025
Newcastle storm past dismal Man United to boost Champions League hopes
18:50 , Will Castle
Roy Keane: 'Man United are physically and mentally weak'
18:30 , Will CastleA brutal assessment of Ruben Amorim’s side from the United legend.
"Man United now are physically and mentally a weak team."
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 13, 2025
Roy Keane says he doesn't see any signs that Manchester United are getting better ❌ pic.twitter.com/LLvA3Glvo0
FULL-TIME! Newcastle 4-1 Manchester United
18:24 , Will CastleNewcastle regain their place in the top four with an emphatic win over Manchester United, whose Premier League woes continue.
Sandro Tonali got the Magpies on their way before Alejandro Garnacho pegged them back before the break with a tidy counter-attack goal.
However, it was all Newcastle after the break, with a Harvey Barnes brace being added to by a simple finish by Bruno Guimaraes, capitalising on another goalkeeping error for United.
Newcastle 4-1 Manchester United
18:22 , Will Castle90+4 mins: Hojlund drives into the box and despite having men with him, he goes himself and sees his shot deflected out for a corner.
Newcastle 4-1 Manchester United
18:21 , Will Castle90+2 mins: Two minutes into the five added on.
Fair play to the travelling supporters, they’re staying in full voice - well, the ones that have stuck around this long are.
Newcastle 4-1 Manchester United
18:19 , Will Castle90 mins: CHANCE! Nearly a consolation for United as Hojlund latches onto a delivery but heads just wide.
Newcastle 4-1 Manchester United
18:18 , Will Castle88 mins: Nearly another mess from Bayindir as he plays with the ball in his own six-yard box, with two black and white shirts quick to hound him.
This time he escapes embarrassment, but things really don’t look good between the sticks for United.
When does it become time to turn to Tom Heaton?
Newcastle 4-1 Manchester United
18:14 , Will Castle85 mins: Some spiky conversations as Joelinton and Guimaraes make way as the Magpies captain has to effectively drag his compatriot off in the midst of a war of words with Lindelof and Ugarte.
Newcastle 4-1 Manchester United
18:12 , Will Castle82 mins: Also worth mentioning that Anthony Gordon has returned to action after six weeks out injured.
It’s all coming up Newcastle.
Newcastle 4-1 Manchester United
18:11 , Will Castle81 mins: A silver lining for United fans - both Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo have entered the fray off the back of spells on the sidelines.
Has that completely cheered you up? Thought not.
Newcastle 4-1 Manchester United
18:09 , Will Castle79 mins: Bayindir might have hoped he would start in the Europa League on Thursday. Likely he’s just thrown away any chance of that happening.
GOAL! Newcastle 4-1 Manchester United
18:06 , Will Castle77 mins: GOAL! Out of sight now - and it’s another goalkeeping howler for United!
Bruno Guimaraes slots home after Bayindir plays it right into the Joelinton’s path, whose header falls straight to the goalscorer.
Game over.
Newcastle 3-1 Manchester United
18:04 , Will Castle75 mins: Ugarte lets fly from distance but it’s straight down the throat of Pope, who collects with ease.
Newcastle 3-1 Manchester United
18:00 , Will Castle71 mins: Harvey Barnes gets the better of Mazraoui again and drives into the box, this time only winning a corner.
He’s really in the mood. Don’t write the hat-trick goal off.
Newcastle 3-1 Manchester United
17:57 , Will Castle68 mins: With a game in hand, Newcastle could be in a brilliant position coming out of this weekend - currently fourth and well in the hunt for Champions League football.
If United want to throw a spanner in the works, they really need to wake up.
GOAL! Newcastle 3-1 Manchester United
17:53 , Will Castle64 mins: GOAL! Harvey Barnes right through the heart of United!
He nicks it off Mazraoui and drives at the United back-line, bursting through the gap before bending one into the top corner.
What a strike, and a what massive goal that could be in Newcastle’s push for Champions League.
Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United
17:50 , Will Castle62 mins: Murphy receives it on the right and curls one towards Dan Burn, but even the big centre-back can’t get high enough to get a proper connection on it.
It loops over and United have a goal-kick.
Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United
17:49 , Will Castle60 mins: Mount spins away from Schar and then wins a free-kick - a lovely touch.
Newcastle feeling quite comfortable at the moment, nonetheless.
Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United
17:46 , Will Castle56 mins: It’s a triple change for United, with Dorgu and Mount joining Hojlund as the newcomers. Garnacho and Amass are off, along with Zirkzee of course.
Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United
17:42 , Will Castle52 mins: Zirkzee skips past a couple challenges but when he reaches the edge of the box, his hamstring goes.
A shame because he was having a pretty good game. Hojlund is coming on.
GOAL! Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United
17:38 , Will Castle49 mins: GOAL! Harvey Barnes snatches back Newcastle’s lead!
United are caught cold as a ball comes across the box - it goes beyond the goal-face but it falls to Jacob Murphy, who puts it back into the danger area where Barnes is tap in!
Newcastle 1-1 Manchester United
17:36 , Will Castle48 mins: Zirkzee has space to drive into and slips it through to Dalot - Tonali bundles into him but no penalty says the ref.
Amass then blazes over. He saw his name in lights.
BACK UNDERWAY! Newcastle 1-1 Manchester United
17:34 , Will Castle46 mins: BACK UNDERWAY! We’re off again.
HALF-TIME! Newcastle 1-1 Manchester United
17:21 , Will Castle
HALF-TIME! Newcastle 1-1 Manchester United
17:20 , Will CastleIt’s all square at the interval.
Newcastle looked to be cruising after they took the lead through a brilliantly-worked Sandro Tonali goal, but were struck on the counter as Alejandro Garnacho produced a tidy finish to equaliser.
All to play for after the restart.
Newcastle 1-1 Manchester United
17:18 , Will Castle45+2 mins: Long throw from Dalot, easily claimed by Pope.
That should be the break.
Newcastle 1-1 Manchester United
17:17 , Will Castle45 mins: SAVE! Garnacho receives the ball in space inside the box and bends an effort towards the far corner.
A routine stop from Pope but one that had to be made.
TWO minutes of added time to come.
Newcastle 1-1 Manchester United
17:15 , Will Castle43 mins: Newcastle are struggling to get this corner in due to a tussle between Fabian Schar his much junior Harry Amass.
They eventually deliver it and a Newcastle head does connect at the back post, but it flies well over.
Newcastle 1-1 Manchester United
17:11 , Will Castle40 mins: Harry Amass gets sandwiched by two Newcastle bodies and is in a bit of discomfort.
He looks ok and after a moment is back up to his feet. Welcome to the men’s game.
GOAL! Newcastle 1-1 Manchester United
17:09 , Will Castle37 mins: GOAL! They say it only takes one - and just like that, Man United are level!
Dalot leads a devastating counter before slipping in Garnacho, who produces a tidy finish to equalise against the run of play.
Newcastle 1-0 Manchester United
17:07 , Will Castle35 mins: United are hanging on at the moment.
Isak gets onto the loose ball and jabs it beyond Bayindir before trying to dink it in from the tight angle - it floats excruciatingly across the face of goal before going being twitched out of play by Lindelof.
Barnes then heads over from a dangerous position moments later.
Under the cosh.
Newcastle 1-0 Manchester United
17:05 , Will Castle34 mins: SAVE! Great stop by Bayindir!
Newcastle try to overrun United on the left before it getting one into the middle.
Bayindir claws it away initially before Isak connects on the volley - the Turkey keeper gets across to make an important block.
Newcastle 1-0 Manchester United
17:03 , Will Castle31 mins: Dalot drives forward and plays it into the path of Garnacho, who doesn’t have many red shirts in the middle.
He nearly finds Fernandes on the pull-back but the Portuguese can only get a toe to it and the ball runs away from him.
Newcastle 1-0 Manchester United
17:00 , Will Castle28 mins: CLOSE! Tonali is very much in the mood today!
He receives the ball 25 yards out and goes, “you know what, I’ll have a crack”.
Bayindir is beaten but his shot goes just past the right post. So nearly 2-0.
GOAL! Newcastle 1-0 Manchester United
16:56 , Will Castle24 mins: GOAL! OUTRAGEOUS FROM NEWCASTLE!
Tonali got the finish, but that was all about the assist by Isak. Trippier finds the Swede in the middle, who peels away from his marker and juggles the ball before dinking it into the path of Tonali.
The Italian charges onto the ball and tucks it away with aplomb. Gorgeous football.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United
16:54 , Will Castle23 mins: CLOSE! Bruno delivers into Isak who nods towards the bottom left-corner.
He had Bayindir scrambling but it goes just past the far post.
Replays show he was edging offside, so it wouldn’t have counted anyway.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United
16:49 , Will Castle17 mins: Livramento pounces on a Dalot slip to drive forward but is taken out by Ugarte. Yellow card for the Uruguayan.
Free-kick goes over everyone and out for a goal-kick.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United
16:44 , Will Castle12 mins: SAVE! Great move from Man United as Zirkzee and Fernandes engage in a give and go, before it falls back into the path of Zirkzee who tests Pope with a vicious strike.
Good save, but fantastic United move.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United
16:42 , Will Castle11 mins: Trippier gets the chance to deliver from a free-kick, Bayindir comes out to claim it well.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United
16:41 , Will Castle9 mins: First United attack goes awry as Garnacho lofts a ball towards Zirkzee, but just too high.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United
16:36 , Jamie Braidwood4 mins: CLOSE! I’m loving the confidence Jacob Murphy is playing with right now. Zirkzee gives away a cheap ball in midfield and Murphy tries his luck from range. A low drive skids past the post.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United
16:33 , Jamie Braidwood1 min: NO GOAL! Joelinton has the ball in the net but there’s a very obvious offside. So now Bayindir does get a touch to pick it out of the net.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United
16:32 , Jamie Braidwood1 min: We are underway at St James’. An early touch for Bayindir is denied as Victor Lindelof steps in and clears an early Newcastle attack.
KICK OFF! Newcastle vs Manchester United
16:30 , Jamie BraidwoodHere we go! St James’ Park is bouncing and still soaking in the glow of last month’s Carabao Cup triumph. Newcastle can go fourth today. Manchester United are much-changed and their season rests on the Europa League. There’s no question who this game means the most to!
Newcastle vs Manchester United team news and how to watch
16:29 , Jamie BraidwoodConfirmed line-ups
Newcastle XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali, Barnes, Murphy, Isak
Manchester United XI: Bayindir; Mazraoui, Lindelof, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Eriksen, Amass; Garnacho, Zirkzee, Fernandes.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. A live stream will be available to subscribers via Sky Go.
Ruben Amorim explains decision to leave Andre Onana out of Manchester United squad
16:27 , Jamie BraidwoodRuben Amorim has explained his decision to take Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana out of the firing for the visit to Newcastle.
Onana made two high-profile mistakes against Lyon on Thursday and Amorim said he wanted to let the goalkeeper “disconnect” and clear his head.
Onana is still expected to be recalled for Thursday’s second leg of the Europa League quarter-final with Lyon but his deputy Altay Bayindir making his belated Premier League debut at St James’ Park.
"These are normal things, sometimes you have to push the player to play again or let them disconnect,” Amorim told Sky Sports. “Tomorrow he’ll be in training to prepare for the next one. This was a good time to disconnect.”
When asked to explain how Onana took the news, Amorim said: “He was OK. You don’t need to like [the decision] but you need to understand because I explain every situation. It’s a normal situation. We have to manage everything, the mental aspect is really important and it’s just one game."
Kick-off fast approaching
16:20 , Will CastleJust a few minutes until we get underway at St. James’s Park.
Man United’s season might be all but over, but every game is precious to the hosts in their push for Champions League football. Newcastle will be eager not to experience a shock at the hands of Ruben Amorim’s men.
We’ve got all the action, up next.
Elsewhere in the Premier League
16:16 , Jamie BraidwoodChelsea dropped more points in pursuit of Champions League football after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Ipswich at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca’s side trailed 2-0 but could not salvage a victory to return into fourth place.
That result means Newcastle would go into fourth place, overtaking Aston Villa, Chelsea and Manchester City, with a win against Manchester United today.
'Everyone wishes him the best and we hope he’ll be back soon'
16:14 , Jamie BraidwoodJason Tindall offers an update on Eddie Howe, who was admitted to hospital on Friday evening.
“Obviously he’s not been well this week and he’s been to hospital on Friday evening. Everyone wishes him the best and we hope he’ll be back soon.
“When you’ve been ill all week it’s very difficult to have the input he would normally have. But the players know the expectations and it’s up to them to put in a performance the manager would be proud of.”
Manchester United investigate treatment of fans after Lyon travel chaos
16:10 , Will CastleManchester United are looking into the treatment of their supporters in Lyon after police used tear gas following Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final.
Thursday’s first leg in France was attended by 2,800 away fans, who were required by local authorities to travel to a conference centre 13 miles away from the city centre to collect wristbands before boarding shuttle buses to the ground.
The significant expense and inconvenience of those demands were compounded by a malfunctioning public transport network and large queues at the pick-up point before the fans were taken to the Groupama Stadium in the east of the city.
More problems followed the 2-2 draw against Lyon, with tear gas used by police as fans were held back for an hour.
Manchester United investigate treatment of fans after Lyon travel chaos
Despair for Red Devils in last meeting
16:00 , Will CastleMan United’s dreadful season was encapsulated in a 19-minute period when these two sides met at Old Trafford in December.
Newcastle toyed with their hosts and found the breakthrough in just four minutes through Alexander Isak, before Joelinton doubled their lead 15 minutes later.
The Magpies could have easily had more in what was a thoroughly-deserved win - and they’ll be hoping for something of a repeat today.
Newcastle can't afford slip-up in closely-fought race for Champions League
15:50 , Will CastlePoints are precious for Newcastle in the race for Champions League as they look to keep pace with their rivals for a top-five place.
After Man City and Aston Villa picked up wins yesterday, Newcastle have dropped to seventh but could launch themselves back above both with victory against United.
At the same time, with just eight points separating Eddie Howe’s side and 10th-placed Bournemouth, Newcastle can hardly afford to drop points at this crucial stage of the season.
Newcastle’s Jason Tindall on stepping in for Eddie Howe: ‘I’ll keep being me’
15:40 , Will CastleJason Tindall will continue to be himself as he attempts to play his part in bringing Champions League football back to Newcastle United.
The 47-year-old has made something of a name for himself as head coach Eddie Howe’s number two at St James’ Park, repeatedly ruffling the feathers of opposing benches since their arrival on Tyneside in November 2021.
Softly-spoken away from the heat of Premier League battle, Tindall is hugely competitive on the sideline and has vowed not to change.
Newcastle’s Jason Tindall on stepping in for Eddie Howe: ‘I’ll keep being me’
Manchester United team news
15:24 , Jamie BraidwoodRuben Amorim makes five changes ahead of Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final second leg.
As reported earlier, Andre Onana is not in the squad, with Altay Bayindir starting. He is joined by Harry Amass, who makes his first Premier League start in place of Patrick Dorgu.
Newcastle team news
15:23 , Jamie BraidwoodNewcastle can name a strong team and Anthony Gordon is back on the bench, but Harvey Barnes keeps his place.
Newcastle United vs Manchester United team news
15:16 , Jamie BraidwoodNewcastle XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali, Barnes, Murphy, Isak
HOWAY NEWCASTLE! 👊 pic.twitter.com/bKKprYFW7S
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) April 13, 2025
Manchester United XI: Bayindir; Mazraoui, Lindelof, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Eriksen, Amass; Garnacho, Zirkzee, Fernandes.
📋 Today's XI ⤵️#MUFC || #NEWMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 13, 2025
Why is Andre Onana not in the travelling Man United squad?
15:10 , Will CastleAndre Onana has been left out of Manchester United’s squad for Sunday’s game with Newcastle to clear his head after his two mistakes against Lyon.
Manager Ruben Amorim has decided to take the goalkeeper out of the firing line, following problems on and off the pitch.
Onana is still expected to be recalled for Thursday’s second leg of the Europa League quarter-final with Lyon but his deputy Altay Bayindir is set to make his belated Premier League debut at St James’ Park.
The Cameroon international had been branded one of the worst goalkeepers in United’s history by the Old Trafford old boy Nemanja Matic before the 2-2 draw at the Groupama Stadium, with his erroneous performance only acting to fuel criticism.
Andre Onana left out of Manchester United squad to face Newcastle after errors
Full story: Eddie Howe taken to hospital ahead of Newcastle’s clash with Manchester United
15:00 , Will CastleEddie Howe will miss Newcastle United’s clash against Manchester United after falling ill and being admitted to hospital on Friday.
The Magpies boss had felt unwell for a number of days and was taken into hospital late on Friday night, where he was kept overnight for further tests.
These tests are said to be ongoing but he is conscious and talking with his family, with the club saying that he is “continuing to receive expert medical care”.
Eddie Howe taken to hospital ahead of Newcastle’s clash with Manchester United
Man United team news
14:45 , Will CastleAndre Onana has been left out of Manchester United’s squad following a difficult night against Lyon. He’ll be replaced by Altay Bayındir.
Kobbie Mainoo returned off the bench against Lyon though Ruben Amorim has suggested he will be cautious with the young midfielder as he gets over injury.
Luke Shaw is also being brought back slowly after his latest issue, but Matthijs de Ligt and Toby Collyer did not travel to France and look set to miss out.
Newcastle team news
14:30 , Will CastleThe big news is that manager Eddie Howe will miss the game after being hospitalised this week.
Newcastle will make a late decision on the availability of Anthony Gordon, who suffered an injury while on England duty and has been serving a suspension.
Joe Willock is still out after a concussion, joining Lewis Hall, Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles on the sidelines.
Is Newcastle vs Manchester United on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch
14:15 , Will CastleNewcastle vs Manchester United is due to kick off at 4.30pm BST on Sunday 13 April at St James’ Park.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage on the channel from 4pm BST. A live stream will be available to subscribers via Sky Go.
Newcastle vs Man United LIVE
14:00 , Will CastleGood afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Manchester United’s trip to Newcastle.
The Magpies are looking to keep pace with the race for Champions League but come into the clash without manager Eddie Howe, who was admitted to hospital on Friday night.
United, meanwhile, have made the decision to rest Andre Onana after another erroneous display in their Europa League quarter-final first leg at Lyon.
Stay tuned for all the build-up ahead of the clash.
