Man Utd sinks to 14th in the Premier League after a 0-2 loss to Newcastle in Round 19 on December 30, at Old Trafford.
Thousands of Man Utd fans expressed their faith in coach Ruben Amorim by singing chants in his support, even though the team failed to register a single shot and was trailing 0-2 by halftime. However, the fans' frustration was directed at the players, particularly when striker Joshua Zirkzee was substituted.
Newcastle capitalized on crosses to score two headed goals by Alexander Isak and Joelinton. Despite Amorim deploying aerial defenders like Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire, Man Utd's defense couldn't stop the attacks.
The absence of Bruno Fernandes due to suspension left Man Utd lacking creativity. Marcus Rashford was listed in the squad but didn’t play, while Amad Diallo was closely marked by Newcastle’s defense.
This marked the first time in 45 years that Man Utd lost three consecutive matches at home, ending 2024 on a disappointing note. With their poor form, the "Red Devils" face a tough challenge against Liverpool at Anfield on January 5, 2025.
