Overview
- Newcastle United moved into fourth place in the Premier League with a commanding 4-1 victory over Manchester United at St James' Park.
- Harvey Barnes became the first Newcastle player since Alan Shearer in 2000 to score twice in a league match against Manchester United.
- Manager Eddie Howe was absent due to hospitalization, leaving assistants Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones to lead the team to a crucial win.
- Manchester United's defensive frailties were exposed again, with goalkeeper Altay Bayindir's errors contributing to the defeat.
- United have now gone four games without a win and are on track for their worst points total in Premier League history, sitting in 14th place.