Newcastle, England – Harvey Barnes shone as he scored twice, leading Newcastle United to a resounding 4-1 victory over Manchester United at St. James’ Park on Sunday.
The match, which took place on April 15, 2025, saw Newcastle make headlines by achieving their first league double over United in 94 years. With this victory, the Magpies solidified their position for potential UEFA Champions League qualification.
Sandro Tonali opened the scoring for Newcastle in the 24th minute, volleying home a beautiful assist from Alexander Isak.
United managed to equalize through Alejandro Garnacho in the 37th minute, who displayed fine skill by placing a shot into the bottom corner.
However, Barnes struck back for Newcastle shortly after the halftime break, finding the net in the 49th minute. His second goal followed just fifteen minutes later in the 64th minute, putting the hosts ahead 3-1.
Bruno Guimaraes rounded off the scoreline with a 77th-minute goal after a defensive error from United’s goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.
Newcastle’s manager Eddie Howe missed the match due to illness, but assistant coach Jason Tindall guided the team to an impressive performance.
“The players did incredibly well to perform at this level without the guidance of our head coach,” Tindall said after the match. “This win is not just for us but also for Eddie.”
The statistics reflected Newcastle’s dominance, with them registering 12 shots to United’s 6 and controlling 52% possession throughout the match.
As Newcastle looks to build on their momentum, they have their sights set on an upcoming match against Crystal Palace, where a win could see them move into third place in the Premier League standings.
On the other hand, Manchester United must regroup quickly as they head into a crucial Europa League quarterfinal against Lyon, with their domestic season hanging by a thread.
“We have to put this behind us and focus on the next game; it’s not over yet,” stated United’s captain Bruno Fernandes.
