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'It can happen' - Amorim throws support behind Onana after costly errors at Lyon

Newcastle United thumped Manchester United 4-1 to go fourth in the Premier League and claim their first league double over the Red Devils since the 1930s.

Harvey Barnes scored twice in the second half, either side of goals from Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes, as Newcastle leapfrogged Manchester City and Chelsea and took a huge step towards securing a Champions League spot for next season.

With manager Eddie Howe in hospital, Newcastle made a bright start and opened the scoring when Tonali volleyed in Alexander Isak’s clever dink. Alejandro Garnacho equalised before half time but Barnes scored a quickfire double after the restart.

Ruben Amorim took the decision to rest Andre Onana after his errors against Lyon in midweek but it did not stop another goalkeeping mistake as Altay Bayindir’s misplaced pass was punished by Guimaraes for Newcastle’s fourth.

The visitors remain 14th and their season now hinges on Thursday’s Europa League second leg against Lyon, with Joshua Zirkzee a major doubt after limping off in the second half with a hamstring injury. Follow all the Premier League reaction with our live blog below:

Jason Tindall: 'Eddie Howe was able to watch the game'

"I've just seen a message from him [Eddie Howe] congratulating us,” Tindall told Sky Sports. “He was able to watch the game, and I'm sure it lifted his spirits.

"He trusted the decision we'd make, we've been working together for a long time. He was able to communicate earlier on in the week, then put his trust in everyone to put in a performance he'd be proud of, and the boys delivered.

"We had to make a couple of tweaks at half-time, we were a few yards off on our press. The lads went back out and delivered their tactical executions superbly well."

Jason Tindall took charge of Newcastle today (Getty Images)

Will Castle13 April 2025 21:00

Bruno Fernandes says United lack bravery

"There's not much to assess, we lost the game,” he told Sky Sports. “In the first half we did good, in the second half we couldn't keep up the way we wanted to play.

"We know that it's been a tough season, nothing to add to that. Our position in the table is not where this club belongs, but unfortunately we are not getting the results. We need to look forward as we have a big game coming up, we need to clear our heads and go for it.

"We are in this position because we have not been consistent in the performances we put out. We lack being more fearless, being more brave. Today was not the case because we ended up conceding goals by trying to be brave.

"It's easy to criticise because this club has never suffered like this, so it's normal. You have to be aware you play for United and criticism will be there.”

'We won it for Howe'

"When we went to the pitch we said we will play for him (Howe),” Bruno Guimaraes told Premier League Productions after full-time.

“He has been part of our success, he's been unbelievable for us. We missed him on the training ground this week.

“Hopefully it gave him happiness and he's back for the next game. It's been a tough week for him."

Newcastle ‘won for Howe’, says Guimaraes (Getty Images)

Newcastle storm past dismal Man United to boost Champions League hopes

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Will Castle13 April 2025 18:50