When Matty Longstaff put Newcastle ahead in the first half on Thursday, Solskjaer’s critics were sharpening their knives again. But Martial rode to Solskjaer’s rescue with the equaliser and Greenwood’s thunderbolt put United ahead before Marcus Rashford rounded off a first half blitz. It was a warning that Solskjaer’s men failed to heed as Newcastle took the lead in the 17th minute. Matty Longstaff had scored the winner against United on his Premier League debut in October. Greenwood, making just his third Premier League start, has been one of the few bright spots in a frustrating season.

Source: Punch December 26, 2019 19:30 UTC