Even the richest clubs in the world need to comply with the Financial Fair Play rules, and that includes Manchester United. The Red Devils overpaid David De Gea back in 2019, when they agreed to pay the Spaniard a 375,000 pounds-a-week – and now they are in a contract stalemate with the player over a new deal. But after today’s 2-0 defeat against Newcastle, we can only say to United’s executives – just pay the man! De Gea was the main reason why the Red Devils didn’t lose with goals or more, as the Spaniard had some miraculous saves, but it was just not good enough. Still, he was the best player in Erik ten Hag’s team and that says it all about this game. The worst possible scenario for Manchester could happen tomorrow. If Tottenham draw or win at Everton tomorrow night, Manchester United will fall to fifth.Only four sides have conceded more goals away from home in the Premier League this season than Manchester United (29):◉ 16th placed Bournemouth◉ 19th placed Leicester ◉ 15th placed Nottingham Forest◉ 17th placed Leeds United😬 pic.twitter.com/dkMTAanzyk— Squawka (@Squawka) April 2, 2023 The Magpies got their revenge after a heart-breaking defeat in the Carabao Cup final 35 days ago, and even overlapped United in the Premier League table (on goal difference) in a fierce battle for the Champions League spot. Newcastle last time played in UEFA’s main competition in 2003, and didn’t play in Europe at all for the last 10 years, but this year, that will change. United were overmatched and with only one shot on target could have hardly beat anyone, yet alone Newcastle.pic.twitter.com/xVCEdIgTDF— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) April 2, 2023 The first half belonged only to Newcastle United. Manchester’s only chance in the first half came in the 13th minute, when Weghorst’s ball hit the side netting. On the other side, the Magpies missed a double chance in the 16th minute. Murphy’s perfect cross ended on Isac’s head, but De Gea stopped the ball brilliantly, before Willock tried with a rebound, but the ball hit De Gea. Ten Hag tried to swap Rashford and Antony at the wings, but it didn’t work out. Saint Maximin again ‘shaked’ United’s defense in the 37th minute and passed the ball to Longstaff, whose powerful shot went flying near the bar. Just two minutes later, Willock had even better chance, but his shot ended up over the crossbar. The fans were happy with the first half display as the home team had 11 shots (three on target) and 52% of possession, compared to United’s zero.#EPL #NEWMUN #ManUtd #MUFC #NUFC #Newcastle #ManchesterUnited Willock goalNewcastle United 1 – 0 Manchester Unitedpic.twitter.com/W2L3H5ofPp— Iris (@Iris4231) April 2, 2023 Saint-Maximin kept tricking Dalot every time he took the ball, but the chances dried out in the second half, since Ten Hag managed to tight-up the midfield. But finally, the Magpies scored in the 65th minute. Isac started the action in the middle and passed the ball to Guimaraes whose great cross was met by Saint-Maximin, but the Frenchman only headed it to Willock, who finally scored for the lead. The Red Devils finally woke after that and start pushing forward, but that opened the path to more Magpies chances. Another unbelievable miss happened in the 75th minute, when Joelington’s shot was saved by De Gea, and than Schar hit the bar. And then Trippier had one of his great corners and found Callum Wilson in the 88th minute for the final score.Kieran Trippier is class. Wonderful assist that lead to Callum Wilson’s goal. Newcastle are really close from playing Champions League football next season. #NEWMUNpic.twitter.com/6PmXF0gvgf— Reyi (@Reinaldodcg9) April 2, 2023 PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 29SaturdayMan City – Liverpool 4-1 (1-1)/Alvarez 27, De Bruyne 46, Gundogan 53, Grealish 74 – Salah 17/Arsenal – Leeds 4-1 (1-0)/Jesus 33 pen, 55, White 47, Xhaka 85 – Kristensen 76/Bournemouth – Fulham 2-1 (0-1)/Tavernier 50, Solanke 79 – Pereira 16/Brighton – Brentford 3-3 (2-2)/Mitoma 21, Welbeck 28, MacAllister 90 pen – Jansson 10, Toney 22, Pinnock 49/Crystal Palace – Leicester 2-1 (0-0)/Iversen 59 og, Mateta 90+5 – Pereira 56/Nott.Forest – Wolverhampton 1-1 (1-0)/Johnson 38 – Podence 83/Chelsea – Aston Villa 0-2 (0-1)/Watkins 18, McGinn 56/SundayWest Ham – Southampton 1-0 (1-0)/Aguerd 25/Newcastle – Man.Utd. 2-0 (1-0)/Willock 65, Wilson 88/Monday22:00: (3.50) Everton (3.35) Tottenham (2.25)***odds are subject to change***
