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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson at Old Trafford

Isak and Joelinton help Newcastle overwhelm feeble Manchester United

Alexander Isak heads home Newcastle’s opening goal with four minutes on the clock
Alexander Isak heads home Newcastle’s opening goal with four minutes on the clock. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images/Reuters

Manchester United are dipping towards the drop zone under Ruben Amorim, a head coach who took over on 11 November and forgot to pack the “bounce” often gifted to an employer after sacking the last guy.

This was United’s fourth straight defeat in all competitions and the first time three consecutive home league matches have been lost since 1978-79. After 11 games, the Portuguese coach’s record reads six defeats, four wins and one draw. Peer at the table and United are 14th on 22 points. No ­wonder, afterwards, Amorim admitted rele­gation is a threat and “our club needs a shock”.

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