Newcastle vs Manchester United: An own goal, a missed penalty and an unenvisaged victory

Manchester United left it late to bounce back in a 4-1 win at Newcastle on Saturday.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side suffered a humiliating 6-1 defeat against Tottenham at Old Trafford just before the international break.

But they made partial amends for that embarrassment with a much-needed second win of the Premier League season.

The game registered a chaotic start for the visitors as Luke Shaw’s own goal gave Newcastle an early lead. 

Nineteen minutes later, what would have been an equalizer got disallowed following a VAR which ruled Juan Mara offside in the build-up to the goal by Bruno Fernandes.  

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But the disappointment only lasted for two minutes as United captain Maguire scored the equaliser to ensure it all squared at the break.  

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After the break, United’s missed out on taking the lead when Bruno Fernandes’ penalty got saved by Karl Darlow.

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A relentless Manchester United soon saw their efforts pay off in the 86th minute when Bruno Fernanades’ superb strike finally put them ahead.

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Barely three minutes later, Aaron Wan-Bissaka makes his 50th a made it three with his first goal for United. 

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Marcus Rashford wrapped up things with the fourth goal right at the nick of stoppage-time.

United might have left it a little too late to finish off Newcastle, but the result was pretty much deserved and Solskjaer will hope it is the start of a better period for his team after their shambolic opening to the campaign.