Harvey Barnes delivered a standout performance as Newcastle United secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Manchester United at St. James' Park, intensifying the pressure on United's manager, Rúben Amorim.​

Barnes netted twice—first with a close-range finish and later with a remarkable solo effort—highlighting Newcastle's attacking prowess. Sandro Tonali opened the scoring with a volley, and Bruno Guimarães added the fourth goal, capitalizing on a defensive error. Despite Alejandro Garnacho's equalizer for Manchester United, defensive lapses and goalkeeping mistakes, particularly from debutant Altay Bayindir, proved costly for the visitors .​

This defeat marks Manchester United's 14th league loss of the season, equaling their worst campaign since 1989–90, and leaves them in 14th place in the Premier League standings . Amorim's tenure has been challenging, with the team struggling to find form and cohesion. The absence of key players like Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte due to suspensions further compounded their difficulties .​

Newcastle's victory propels them to fourth place, bolstering their aspirations for Champions League qualification. The team's performance, even in the absence of manager Eddie Howe due to illness, underscores their resilience and tactical discipline under assistant Jason Tindall's guidance .