Manchester United left it late to bounce back in a 4-1 win at Newcastle on Saturday.
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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.
GOAL Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd (2 mins)
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Newcastle take an early lead as Luke Shaw diverts Emil Krafth's cross into his own net#NEWMUN
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.
Bruno Fernandes has the ball in the net for Man Utd, but after consulting the VAR, referee Craig Pawson has not awarded the goal as Juan Mata was offside in the build-up
— Premier League (@premierleague) October 17, 2020
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd (21 mins)#NEWMUN
But the disappointment only lasted for two minutes as United captain Maguire scored the equaliser to ensure it all squared at the break.
GOAL Newcastle 1-1 Man Utd (23 mins)
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Harry Maguire heads home Juan Mata's corner to bring Man Utd level#NEWMUN
HALF-TIME Newcastle 1-1 Man Utd
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Harry Maguire cancelled out Luke Shaw's early own goal with the teams level at the break#NEWMUN pic.twitter.com/Q781EvxWXS
After the break, United’s missed out on taking the lead when Bruno Fernandes’ penalty got saved by Karl Darlow.
PENALTY SAVED
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Karl Darlow makes a great save to his right to deny Bruno Fernandes from the spot
After visiting the Referee Review Area, referee Craig Pawson awarded the penalty for a foul on Marcus Rashford
It's Newcastle 1-1 Man Utd (61 mins)#NEWMUN
A relentless Manchester United soon saw their efforts pay off in the 86th minute when Bruno Fernanades’ superb strike finally put them ahead.
GOAL Newcastle 1-2 Man Utd (86 mins)
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Bruno Fernandes gives Man Utd a late lead with a well-worked goal#NEWMUN
Barely three minutes later, Aaron Wan-Bissaka makes his 50th a made it three with his first goal for United.
Usually knock AWB but credit where credit is due… what a Goal 👏👏 Brilliant #AWB #MUFC #NEWMUN #WanBissaka https://t.co/fPhdhgqfKx
— Amit (@amit_mavar) October 17, 2020
That feeling when you mark your 50th #MUFC appearance with a first senior goal 😎#MUFC #NEWMUN pic.twitter.com/lxalo0qGQh
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Marcus Rashford wrapped up things with the fourth goal right at the nick of stoppage-time.
GOAL Newcastle 1-4 Man Utd (90+6 mins)
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Marcus Rashford latches on to a ball over the top and finishes calmly to give Man Utd a fourth goal#NEWMUN
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.