Manchester United Staring At Epl Survival Fight After Newcastle Defeat

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admitted the club is in a battle for Premier League survival after Newcastle defeated the Red Devils 2-0 at Old Trafford, handing United their fourth consecutive loss.

The defeat leaves United in 14th place, just seven points above the relegation zone, marking one of the clubs darkest periods in its storied history. Amorim, only two months into his tenure, faces mounting pressure, having won just two of his first eight league matches.

This is a really difficult moment, one of the more challenging times in Manchester Uniteds history, Amorim said post-match. We need to address this with honesty and fight to turn things around.

Newcastle struck twice in the opening 19 minutes, with Alexander Isak and Joelinton capitalising on Uniteds defensive frailties. Isak continued his hot streak, scoring his sixth consecutive Premier League goal, while Joelinton finished off a well-crafted move from Anthony Gordons cross.

Uniteds midfield, without suspended captain Bruno Fernandes, struggled to cope as Newcastles trio of Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, and Joelinton controlled the game.