Manchester United hold on to beat Newcastle United 3-2: Stats
Manchester United prevailed in a five-goal thriller against Newcastle United in a crucial Premier League contest. Erik ten Hag's men gained vital three points to finish their home campaign. Kobbie Mainoo handed United the lead from Amad Diallo's assist in the first half. Anthony Gordon equalized quickly after the break. Amad and substitute Rasmus Hojlund made it 3-1 before Newcastle scored late on.
Man United alive in race for Europe
After 37 matches this season, both Manchester United and Newcastle have 57 points each. Man United are eighth with 17 wins (D6 L14). United's goal difference is -3. Newcastle are ahead with a better goal difference of +21. Chelsea's 2-1 win over Brighton sees them be sixth with 60 points. United need both Chelsea and Newcastle to drop points on the final matchday.
A look at the match stats
Both teams had eight shots each on target with the Magpies clocking 21 attempts to Man United's 17. Newcastle had 44 shots in their opponent's box and had an expected goals of 2.32. Newcastle had more ball possession (55%).
Key records for Manchester United
Manchester United have lost just one of their last 29 Premier League home games against Newcastle (W19 D9). Man United have conceded a total of 58 league goals this season. It's their most in a single Premier League season. After three successive defeats against the Magpies in all competitions, the hosts prevented a record-equalling fourth (Manchester City 2013 and 2014).
Fernandes races to 41 Premier League assists
Bruno Fernandes assisted Hojlund for United's third goal. Playing his 158th Premier League match, Fernandes now owns 41 assists (G54). Fernandes is involved in 18 Premier League goals this season (G10 A8).
United's young guns shine
Amad scored his maiden Premier League goal and also recorded his second assist from a total of 11 games. Overall, the United youngster scored his second goal this season and third for the club. Hojlund has raced to 15 goals for United across all competitions in his debut campaign, including nine in the Premier League. Mainoo scored his fourth goal this season.
400 appearances for Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford came on as a second-half substitute late on. He made his 400th appearance for Manchester United in all competitions, including 271 in the Premier League. Rashford has scored 131 goals for the club, including 83 in the league.
Here's the match summary
Mainoo put United in front after 31 minutes when his cool finish from 10 yards stunned Newcastle after Kieran Trippier played the former onside. Anthony Gordon levelled four minutes after the restart. It was Amad, whose terrific left-footed shot from the edge of the box saw United gain back the lead. Hojlund came in and scored after Fernandes fed him. Lewis Hall scored thereafter.
