Newcastle United beat Manchester United 2-0 at Old Trafford in their final match of 2024 - here are the player ratings from the match.
It was a second ever Premier League win at Old Trafford for Newcastle and first since 2013 as Alexander Isak and Joelinton scored early on.
Eddie Howe named an unchanged side from the 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Boxing Day. Tino Livramento returned on the bench after missing the Villa match due to illness.
The Magpies went into the game having won each of their last four matches in all competitions, scoring 14 and conceding once. Newcastle last won five games in a row between March and April 2023.
For the third game running, Newcastle got off to a flying start with Alexander Isak heading in his 13th goal of the season from Lewis Hall’s cross. Anthony Gordon then found Joelinton to make it 2-0 to The Magpies inside the opening 20 minutes.
Newcastle had chances to extend their lead while Man United squandered two good opportunities to pull a goal back as the score remained 2-0 heading in at half-time.
Here are the player ratings from the match...
9. Jacob Murphy - 7
Put in a good defensive shift when needed and got into some good attacking positions. No goals or assists this time! | Getty Images
10. Anthony Gordon - 8
Showed good pace and energy down the left, almost brilliantly assisted Isak early on but did grab an assist for Joelinton shortly after. | Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 8
In the right place once again to head in his 13th goal of the season and get Newcastle off to a flying start. Squandered a big chance to make it 2-0 but had an excellent finish ruled out for offside. Faded in the second half and looked tired despite remaining on the pitch. | Getty Images
12. Tino Livramento - 7
On for Trippier 58: Helped Newcastle regain some control in the match following his introduction. Kept things simple down the right. | Getty Images