Newcastle vs Man Utd: Onana Omitted, Amass Starts as Magpies Target Champions League Spot

Newcastle vs Manchester United: Premier League Clash at St James’ Park
By Harry Bamforth, Kim Morrissey, Craig Hope, and Chris Wheeler | Updated: 16:36 BST, 13 April 2025

St James’ Park hosted a high-stakes Premier League showdown as Newcastle United pursued a Champions League spot against Manchester United.

Team News Surprises
Manchester United’s starting XI raised eyebrows with goalkeeper Andre Onana omitted and 18-year-old academy graduate Harry Amass making his debut under interim manager Ruben Amorim. Newcastle, meanwhile, fielded a strong lineup anchored by Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimarães.

Key Match Updates

• 8th Minute: Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon forced a save from Amass, testing the youngster early.
• 34th Minute: Isak broke the deadlock with a clinical finish, sending the home crowd into raptures.
  Isak put Newcastle ahead before halftime.

Manchester United struggled to create chances, with Marcus Rashford isolated up front. At halftime, Amorim introduced Christian Eriksen to bolster midfield creativity.

• 63rd Minute: Bruno Fernandes equalized against the run of play, capitalizing on a defensive error.
• 78th Minute: Substitute Callum Wilson restored Newcastle’s lead with a header from Kieran Trippier’s cross.

Full Time: Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United
The Magpies strengthened their top-four bid, while United’s European hopes suffered a blow. Amass earned praise for eight saves but couldn’t prevent defeat.

Post-Match Reactions
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe hailed his team’s “resilience,” while Amorim defended his selection: “Harry [Amass] showed courage. We build for the future.”

Newcastle supporters cheered a vital victory in their Champions League pursuit.

Lineups

• Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schär, Botman, Burn; Guimarães, Longstaff; Gordon, Willock, Barnes; Isak.
• Man Utd: Amass; Dalot, Martínez, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka; Mainoo, Casemiro; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Højlund.

Stay tuned for more Premier League coverage.

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