Newcastle United ended Manchester United's unbeaten run in 2026 (2-1) with a hugely deserved victory, as the Magpies held on with ten men from the 41st minute onwards, when Jacob Ramsey was shown a second yellow card for simulating a penalty, in a move that shaped the rest of the match.

A stunning goal from William Osula in the 90th minute, just five minutes after coming on as a substitute, decided the match for Barcelona's opponents in the Champions League round of 16. The goal ended the Red Devils' nine-game unbeaten run (six wins and three draws) and also marked Michael Carrick's first defeat in charge of the Old Trafford side.

Before half-time, the match descended into chaos and Ramsey was shown a second yellow card for diving in the box, leaving the home side a man down. Just when it looked like Manchester United had the upper hand, Bruno Fernandes brought the game back to life with a penalty on Anthony Gordon, which Gordon himself converted with a shot down the middle.

Just three minutes later, with eight minutes of added time gone, Michael Carrick's side equalised through a header from Casemiro after a precise cross from Fernandes to bring the score back to level terms. In the final stages, United poured forward into the opposition's box, but their attempts were repeatedly thwarted by the visiting defence.

And just when it looked like the match was heading for a draw, the visitors struck the decisive blow with a precise long pass from Kieran to William Osula, who took on the defender, created the necessary space and fired a left-footed shot across goal, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.

Osula's stunning goal, just five minutes after coming on, sealed the victory for the home side, who move up to twelfth place, while Michael Carrick's side remain third, level on points with Aston Villa in fourth.

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