Premier League: Newcastle Deepens Man Utd's Slump, Ipswich Shocks Chelsea

The result keeps the Magpies in fifth place in the Premier League table heading into January - just three points shy of a top four spot with half the campaign still to play.

This was Newcastle's fourth successive victory while United are beaten for the third straight match.

The result keeps the Magpies in fifth place in the Premier League table heading into January - just three points shy of a top four spot with half the campaign still to play.

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Newcastle were confident on the break and were 1-0 up inside just four minutes as superb build-up in the middle of the park led to Hall's inviting cross being nodded home by Isak.

Newcastle doubled their lead in similar fashion soon after, with Joelinton rising above Lisandro Martinez to bundle past Andre Onana, while only the offside flag prevented Isak from adding a third.

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Rasmus Hojlund had a marginal effort wide of the mark as the hosts looked for an equaliser at the other end, Casemiro missing from close range after Fabian Schar gave the ball away.

Amorim's side continued to threaten after the break and came close to pulling a goal back when Harry Maguire struck a post just before the hour mark.

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Newcastle went on to substitute Leny Yoro also headed wide from a corner as the breakthrough ultimately eluded the Red Devils, with the Magpies comfortably seeing out only a second Premier League win at Old Trafford, Premier League reports.


"Alexander Isak has been really, really good. His all-round game is really strong. He can do a bit of everything. Most importantly, he needs to be in the right place at the right time to score goals. Early in the match it was a great cross from Lewis Hall and Alex was there with the header," said Newcastle manager Eddie Howe.

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United boss Ruben Amorim said, "It is really hard. It is one of the worst moments in the history of our club, and we have to accept that. Another loss in front of our own supporters."

Ipswich Town stunned Chelsea with a hard-fought 2-0 win as Liam Delap stole the show in his side's first home win of the Premier League season.

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A penalty from Liam Delap and an Omari Hutchinson strike were enough to seal a hard-fought victory for Ipswich.

"The best night. We've been privileged to have many good nights. Special one for the players and supporters.

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A penalty from Liam Delap and an Omari Hutchinson strike were enough to seal a hard-fought victory for Ipswich.

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