Jacob Murphy has hit back at Manchester United accusations claiming Newcastle United waste time heading into the Magpies' 2-0 win at the weekend. Erik Ten Hag was vocal about the Toon's gamesmanship prior to the game and Murphy says Eddie Howe and his side used that as motivation for a result.
The Red Devils won the battle of wits at Wembley in the Carabao Cup Final back in February, but it was Newcastle who stole a march in the race for Champions League football. The Magpies moved above Manchester United on goal difference, with both sides level on points with Tottenham Hotspur, who have played two games more than their top-four rivals.
Newcastle turned in their best performance of the season to run riot at St. James' Park, with a scoreline that flattered the visitors.
