Manchester United loses 4-1 to Newcastle, guaranteed worst finish in Premier League era

Manchester United was defeated by Newcastle 4-1 in a match on Sunday (Apr. 13).

Alexander Garnacho cancelled out Sandro Tonali's opener, but two goals by Harvey Barnes and a strike by Bruno Guimaraes compounded a humiliating afternoon for the Red Devils.

Manchester United had dropped their first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana, after his error cost the team a victory in the Europa League against Olympique Lyonnais.

But the change didn't appear to help, with backup Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir left red-faced after his own error led to the fourth Newcastle goal.

The loss means that Manchester United can no longer reach the 58 points they recorded in the 2021/2022 season, making this year their worst-ever finish since the Premier League era started in 1992.

The New York Times previously dubbed Manchester United's 21/22 season the "worst United season in Premier League history".

The Sunday's loss leaves Manchester United 14th in the Premier League table, at 38 points.

Finishing inside top 10 "looks beyond United right now"

United in Focus, a website dedicated to covering Manchester United news, said that finishing the season inside the top 10 "looks beyond United right now".

Newcastle's 4-1 victory against Manchester United on Sunday (Apr. 13) placed them fourth in the standings with 56 points.

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