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#NUFC correspondent for The Athletic. Part of Pod on the Tyne, the Newcastle United podcast. Views my own. Also on Facebook: http://facebook.com/ChrisDHWaugh

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Newcastle 2 Man Utd 1: How big is this for Howe? Why did Carrick sideโ€™s struggle against 10 men? Our writers break down the talking points from a dramatic Premier League game at St James' Park.

โšซ Will Osula's moment of magic ๐Ÿคฏ
โšช Huge, huge win for Howe ๐Ÿ™Œ
โšซ A SJP win in the PL at last ๐Ÿก
โšช Ramsey's controversial red ๐ŸŸฅ
โšซ Ramsdale's big saves ๐Ÿงค
โšช Battling 10 men ๐Ÿ‘Š

๐Ÿ“ #NUFC 2-1 #MUFC analysis, w/ @mjcritchley.bsky.social: #NEWMUN www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

04.03.2026 22:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Full-time: #NUFC 2-1 #MUFC

A massive win for Howe & #NUFC. The 10 men showed real organisation, fight & determination.

Osula's solo goal was a special, special moment, too.

After 3 successive PL home defeats, #NUFC win.

Some atmosphere inside SJP.
#NEWMUN

04.03.2026 22:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 66    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

#NUFC 2-1 #MUFC

What a goal this is! & what a moment for Will Osula. A brilliant solo goal. He has been excellent since he came on.

Trippier sends him down the right, Osula stumbles, takes on his man, comes in on his left foot & curls a lovely finish beyond Lammens.
#NEWMUN

04.03.2026 22:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

OSULA! 2-1!
#NUFC #MUFC #NEWMUN

04.03.2026 22:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

84: Jacob Murphy & Will Osula replace Elanga & Gordon.

Osula sent on ahead of Wissa.

#NUFC #MUFC #NEWMUN

04.03.2026 22:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Back under way at St James' Park for the second half, where the scoreline is 1-1.

Joe Willock is on for the home side, replacing Harvey Barnes. Ramsey was sent off before the break.
#NUFC #MUFC #NEWMUN

04.03.2026 21:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#NUFC 1-1 #MUFC

Hall concedes a free-kick wide on the #NUFC left, Fernandes centres a cross, Casemiro gets ahead of Hall & nods a header into the ground beyond Ramsdale.

Big boos for the referee as the half-time whistle blew. That was in the 9th minute of added time.

04.03.2026 21:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

1-1. Casemiro.

#NUFC #MUFC #NEWMUN

04.03.2026 21:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

#NUFC 1-0 #MUFC

Gordon, who cleverly won the penalty by drawing a foul from Bruno Fernandes, converts from the spot.

10-man #NUFC lead on the stroke of half-time.

#NEWMUN

04.03.2026 21:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Penalty #NUFC. #NEWMUN #MUFC

04.03.2026 21:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Jacob Ramsey is sent off for a second booking. Given a yellow for 'diving'. Looks a bit harsh, although he did go over easily. Had already been booked.

#NEWMUN #NUFC #MUFC

04.03.2026 21:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

We're under way at St James' Park, where #NUFC are hosting #MUFC, looking to end a run of three successive home defeats in the Premier League.

#NUFC are shooting towards the Leazes End during the first half.

#NEWMUN

04.03.2026 20:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

2 changes for #NUFC from #EFC defeat, with Nick Woltemade ill & Nick Pope dropped following costly blunder/poor form.

Aaron Ramsdale makes his first PL start since the reverse fixture at Old Trafford on Boxing Day (when he hardly convinced).

Barnes left-wing.

#NEWMUN #MUFC

04.03.2026 19:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#NUFC subs vs #MUFC: Pope, Botman, A Murphy, Shahar, Willock, J Murphy, Wissa, Osula, Neave

#NEWMUN

04.03.2026 19:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#NUFC XI vs #MUFC: Ramsdale; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Ramsey, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes

#NEWMUN

04.03.2026 19:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Newcastle vs Manchester United live updates: Premier League team news, predictions, more Follow live as Newcastle host in-form Man United in the north-east today

& you can follow every cough & spit from St James' Park in @theathleticfc.bsky.social's live blog for #NEWMUN here, #NUFC & #MUFC fans.

My typically optimistic take should be in there imminently... www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

04.03.2026 17:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ›… Glorious evening on Tyneside, with perfect conditions for a classic Premier League fixture. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

โšซโšช 13th-placed #NUFC host 3rd-placed #MUFC, looking to end a run of 3-straight PL home defeats. Feels like a big, consequential game. ๐Ÿ”ฎ

#WaughWeatherReport #NEWMUN

04.03.2026 17:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s been a DECADE since our last home derby, we NEED to make sure it is an occasion to remember.

To do that we need your support, please, don't delay! Help us reach our funding target today.

๐Ÿ”— worflags.org.uk/donate/

03.03.2026 09:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Inside Newcastle Q&A: Cup focus over league? Can replacements be found for top stars? We have pulled together some of the questions and our answers from Mondayโ€™s edition of our Inside Newcastle live Q&A

โšซ Is FA Cup/CL Howe's priority over PL now? โš–๏ธ
โšช 'Minimum acceptable' finishing position for hierarchy? ๐Ÿค”
โšซ Woltemade &/or Wissa - could either be sold? ๐Ÿšช
โšช How easily can #NUFC replace stars like Livramento, Gordon & Tonali? ๐Ÿ”ฎ

โ‰๏ธ "Inside #NUFC" - your Qs answered:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

03.03.2026 07:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Inside Newcastle Q&A: Chris Waugh answers your questions Post your questions to our Newcastle writer Chris Waugh, who will endeavour to answer as many as possible

โ—พ How would hierarchy react to #NUFC exiting CL/FA Cup?
โ” Will a keeper be signed this summer? ๐Ÿงค
โ—พ If #NUFC don't get Europe, is it more likely Tonali/Gordon leave? โžก๏ธ

โ‰๏ธ @theathleticfc.bsky.social's "Inside #NUFC" live Q&A takes place from 2-3pm GMT. Qs here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

02.03.2026 13:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There will be changes. Whether they can make as many as everyone would like, I am unsure. A total squad reset is not usually a desirable thing, but they're going to need to do significant surgery.

02.03.2026 11:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's a very good point. & his ability to play on both sides. He's been a hugely significant absence.

02.03.2026 11:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There is definitely a parallel there, yes.

02.03.2026 09:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

While I can see your point because there should have been far greater squad churn, the lack of activity due to PSR over several windows has really affected them.

02.03.2026 09:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As you say, that isn't going to happen & I understand why people feel that way. But a few signings can dramatically alter the performance of others. Think back to January 2022 & summer 2022. Not saying that will happen again, but it is possible.

02.03.2026 08:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It would be a surprise if Trippier didn't leave this summer. Goalkeeper has to be - & is - a summer priority.

02.03.2026 07:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's a very legitimate concern to raise. Livramento should be back soon, though. But at centre-back their argument would be there wasn't anyone better than they have available at a reasonable price they could afford without future issues. But defensive results since mean that hasn't aged well.

02.03.2026 07:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Newcastleโ€™s solidity is no more. Slipshod defending has become the new normal Eddie Howe saw his side 'self-implode' to hand Everton three goals at St James' Park, but such generosity has started to feel very familiar

โšซ Huge expected goals against to goals conceded differential ๐Ÿ“‰
โšช "Uncharacteristic errors"? Nope - frustratingly familiar ones ๐Ÿ˜ซ
โšซ Error-prone side has kept 3 clean sheets in 29 ๐Ÿ˜ณ
โšช Home form has evaporated w/ 11 goals conceded in 4 โŒ

๐Ÿ˜ค #NUFC defensive woe deep dive:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

02.03.2026 07:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pod On The Tyne: A show about Newcastle United: Matchday: Everton (h), Self-implosion Newcastle's form has seen a slight uptick in recent games, but absolutely not in the Premier League.Newcastle have lost five from six in the league, and this defeat makes it three successive league...

๐Ÿ”ฒ "Self-implosion" ๐Ÿคฏ
๐Ÿ”ณ Woeful concessions ๐Ÿ˜ค
๐Ÿ”ฒ PL campaign a write-off? ๐Ÿค”
๐Ÿ”ณ Real keeper issues ๐Ÿงค
๐Ÿ”ฒ Fortress St James' breached... Again ๐Ÿฐ
๐Ÿ”ณ No 8 & 9 problems ๐Ÿ”ข

๐ŸŽง New free-to-listen Matchday @podonthetyne.bsky.social for #NUFC 2-3 #EFC, w/ @georgecaulkin.bsky.social:
pod.fo/e/399d9f

01.03.2026 07:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Newcastle 2 Everton 3: Ramsey sickener, Pope problems and what happened to Fortress St Jamesโ€™? Defensive errors cost Newcastle dear yet again as Eddie Howe's side slipped to a fifth defeat in six Premier League matches

โšซ Fortress St James' crumbles ๐Ÿฐ
โšช Jacob Ramsey scores - then retches, & is a huge miss ๐Ÿค’
โšซ Pope howler - a change at GK? ๐Ÿงค
โšช Clean-sheet struggles persist โŒ
โšซ PL woes again ๐Ÿ˜จ

๐Ÿ“ #NUFC 2-3 #EFC analysis, w/ @georgecaulkin.bsky.social: #NEWEVE www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

28.02.2026 17:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0