Matty Longstaff scored on his Premier League debut as Newcastle piled more misery on Manchester United with a 1-0 victory at St James’ Park on Super Sunday.
Local lad Longstaff applied the finishing touch at the end of a counter-attack midway through the second half with a crisp low drive that secured Steve Bruce – on his 400th game as a Premier League manager – his first victory over the club he used to captain at the 23rd attempt.
The 19-year-old’s dream debut goal condemned Manchester United to yet another away defeat as their winless run on the road stretched to an alarming 11 games.
The defeat leaves Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side languishing in 12th in the Premier League and in the midst of their worst start to a season in 30 years, while Newcastle climb out the relegation zone up to 16th after Bruce’s first home win since taking charge.
