Premier League 25/26 · 4 Mar 2026

Newcastle United 2–1 Manchester United

Picked for matchday: Two strong sides · Chances everywhere: 4.0 xG · Standout: William Osula scored 100.0

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Feb 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Newcastle United favourites at 52%.

Newcastle United won and made the better chances: 2.5 xG to 1.5.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Bruno Fernandes, 95.6 in 90′.

Well above their usual level: Bruno Fernandes +27.2, Anthony Gordon +13.4, Kieran Trippier +11.0.

Well below it: Jacob Ramsey −27.1, Joe Willock −8.7, Bryan Mbeumo −8.2.

Each side's last five results before this match.

28 Feb 2026	L 2–3	v Everton Premier League
24 Feb 2026	W 3–2	v Qarabağ FK Champions League
21 Feb 2026	L 1–2	at Manchester City Premier League
18 Feb 2026	W 6–1	at Qarabağ FK Champions League
10 Feb 2026	W 2–1	at Tottenham Hotspur Premier League

1 Mar 2026	W 2–1	v Crystal Palace Premier League
23 Feb 2026	W 1–0	at Everton Premier League
10 Feb 2026	D 1–1	at West Ham United Premier League
7 Feb 2026	W 2–0	v Tottenham Hotspur Premier League
1 Feb 2026	W 3–2	v Fulham Premier League

26 Dec 2025	Manchester United 1–0 Newcastle United Premier League

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
William Osula Forward	14	1	0	0.05	100.0	–
Anthony Gordon Forward	85	1	0	1.32	72.1	+13.4
Kieran Trippier Defender	90	0	1	–	64.1	+11.0
Sandro Tonali Midfielder	89	0	0	0.02	63.1	+9.7
Anthony Elanga Forward	84	0	0	0.07	56.8	+10.7
Malick Thiaw Defender	90	0	0	0.59	55.8	−2.6
Aaron Ramsdale Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	55.3	+7.5
Joelinton Midfielder	90	0	0	0.12	54.5	−4.2
Lewis Hall Defender	90	0	0	0.06	50.0	−5.4
Dan Burn Defender	90	0	0	–	47.0	−5.9
Harvey Barnes Forward	45	0	0	0.26	46.9	+0.5
Joe Willock Midfielder	45	0	0	–	42.9	−8.7
Jacob Murphy Midfielder	15	0	0	–	35.2	–
Sven Botman Defender	1	0	0	–	32.1	–
Jacob Ramsey Midfielder	46	0	0	–	26.1	−27.1

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Joshua Zirkzee Forward	13	0	0	0.02	97.1	–
Bruno Fernandes Midfielder	90	0	1	0.03	95.6	+27.2
Diogo Dalot Defender	29	0	0	–	72.1	–
Casemiro Midfielder	61	1	0	0.07	59.6	+2.1
Matheus Cunha Forward	90	0	0	0.18	59.3	+8.5
Manuel Ugarte Midfielder	29	0	0	0.19	58.8	–
Noussair Mazraoui Defender	85	0	0	0.06	57.5	−1.6
Harry Maguire Defender	90	0	0	–	56.6	+0.5
Leny Yoro Defender	90	0	0	0.26	53.8	+2.3
Luke Shaw Defender	61	0	0	–	52.8	+0.6
Tyrell Malacia Defender	14	0	0	–	50.9	–
Bryan Mbeumo Forward	77	0	0	0.33	48.8	−8.2
Amad Diallo Midfielder	14	0	0	–	46.7	–
Kobbie Mainoo Midfielder	76	0	0	0.03	44.5	−7.4
Benjamin Šeško Forward	90	0	0	0.32	44.4	−6.7
Senne Lammens Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	43.6	−8.0