Newcastle vs Man United: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's misery deepens as Matty Longstaff scores debut winner

Follow all the reaction from the game at St James’ Park

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Manchester United vs Alkmaar

Newcastle United‘s Matthew Longstaff enjoyed a dream Premier League debut by scoring a late winner as his side beat visitors Manchester United 1-0 to move out of the bottom three on Sunday.

The 19-year-old, playing in midfield alongside his older brother Sean, had clipped the bar with a dipping first-half effort but made no mistake as he beat goalkeeper David de Gea with a sweetly-struck low drive after 72 minutes.

While the there was some much-needed joy on Tyneside for Newcastle’s fans, who celebrated only a second league win of the season, another lacklustre display by United left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer‘s side in the bottom half of the table.

United have scored only nine Premier League goals in eight games, four of them coming in a 4-0 win on day one against Chelsea, and again they looked bereft of attacking spark. Their best chance saw defender Harry Maguire head wastefully wide from a corner on the stroke of halftime.

The 20-time English champions will enter the international break in 12th spot, two points above the relegation zone and 15 behind leaders Liverpool who they host in a fortnight. Newcastle are a point behind United in 16th spot.

It was Steve Bruce’s best day since replacing the popular Rafa Benitez as he claimed a first win as manager over his old club at the 23rd attempt on his 400th match in charge of a Premier League club. However, the day belonged to Longstaff. Relive all the action:

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[6 October 2019 16:12 · Callum Rice-Coates]

[6 October 2019 16:16 · Callum Rice-Coates]

A win for Newcastle today would take them out of the bottom three, but their supporters are unlikely to be overly optimistic. They've won just once in seven games this season, and scored a measly four goals. The early signs are not good.

[6 October 2019 16:22 · Callum Rice-Coates]

[6 October 2019 16:28 · Callum Rice-Coates]

The players are out at St. James' Park! We're almost ready for kick off.

[6 October 2019 16:31 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Newcastle get things underway!

[6 October 2019 16:33 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United

1 minute

A quick start from the hosts! Allan Saint-Maximin sets off on a driving run through the middle, reaching the edge of the box before playing in Almiron, whose attempted shot is blocked. The move is greeted by a roar of approval from the home fans.

[6 October 2019 16:34 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United

2 minutes

Almiron glides forward with the ball and goes down having been clipped by Fred. Newcastle have a free kick within shooting range...

[6 October 2019 16:35 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United

4 minutes

Schar goes for goal from the free kick but can only slam his effort against the wall.

[6 October 2019 16:40 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United

8 minutes

This is not a flowing, high-quality game of football so far. Both sides have been sloppy in possession and there's been very little in the way of creativity.

[6 October 2019 16:42 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United

11 minutes

Newcastle started brightly but they appear content to sit back now, staying compact and asking United to break them down. That has been a successful strategy for a number of teams against Solskjaer's side this season.