Newcastle avenged their League Cup closing loss in opposition to Manchester United as Joe Willock and Callum Wilson clinched a 2-0 win that lifted the Magpies into third place within the Premier League on Sunday. Eddie Howe’s facet have been overwhelmed 2-0 by United at Wembley 5 weeks in the past of their first main closing for twenty-four years. But Newcastle may swap silverware for a profitable Champions League berth and second half objectives from Willock and Wilson at a raucous St James’ Park moved them nearer to that ambition.

Newcastle’s third successive league win — and their first in opposition to United since 2019 — took them above their fourth positioned opponents on purpose distinction.

They sit one level forward of fifth positioned Tottenham, who go to Everton on Monday, because the race hots as much as qualify for subsequent season’s Champions League through a prime 4 end.

It is 46 years since Newcastle final completed above United, however the Magpies, fuelled by Howe’s astute administration and the monetary backing of their Saudi homeowners, now have a uncommon probability to emulate that feat.

“We were frustrated not to lead at half-time, but I felt if we performed the same way it would come. Thankfully it did,” Howe mentioned.

“If you’re playing well that’s the most important thing. That gives us a great chance of achieving a special season. If we can maintain our position I’ll be very happy.”

United are and not using a win of their final three league video games, thrashed 7-0 at Liverpool after which held to a goalless draw by lowly Southampton earlier than this setback on Tyneside.

United’s first main trophy in six years was presupposed to be the beginning of a brand new golden period, however as a substitute they’ve failed to attain in three successive league matches for the primary time since February 2020.

It was a dispiriting begin to a busy run of 9 fixtures in April as Erik ten Hag’s males look to nail down a prime 4 end, whereas aiming to advance to the Europa League semi-finals and FA Cup closing.

“I hate to say it but they were better today, especially their determination, passion and desire. They wanted to win more so they won,” Ten Hag mentioned.

“It wasn’t good enough. We allowed them too many chances. You have to be hungry and give everything every game.

“We need to cope with the setback and be taught a lesson. I consider we’ll bounce again.”

Newcastle’s stress was lastly rewarded within the sixty fifth minute when Bruno Guimaraes clipped a cross to the far put up and Allan Saint-Maximin headed back towards Willock, who nodded home from virtually on the goalline.

Wilson put the result beyond doubt after 88 minutes with a clinical close-range header from Kieran Trippier‘s free-kick.

West Ham boost

In Sunday’s other game, West Ham scrambled out of the relegation zone as Nayef Aguerd’s first goal for the club sealed a crucial 1-0 victory against fellow strugglers Southampton.

David Moyes’ side kicked off at the London Stadium languishing second bottom of the table, with Southampton in last place.

But Morocco defender Aguerd’s maiden goal since signing from French club Rennes last year lifted the Hammers up to 14th.

West Ham are just one point above the relegation zone, but they have a little breathing space thanks to their first win in three league games.

On the day Leicester sacked Brendan Rodgers after their slump into the bottom three, Hammers boss Moyes must have breathed a sigh of relief when the final whistle blew on a result that may have saved his job.

Southampton remain bottom of the table and sit three points from safety after their winless run reached four games.

Aguerd eased West Ham’s mounting anxiety in the 25th minute as the Morocco defender rose to power a header past Gavin Bazunu from Thilo Kehrer’s free-kick.

“We have performed higher than that and never received this season, however at the moment was all in regards to the consequence,” Moyes said.

“I’ve to get outcomes. There’s no safety to cease me shedding my job.”

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