November 02, (THEWILL) – Newcastle United pulled off a famous victory at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, beating cup holders, Manchester United, 3-0, to reach the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. Goals from Miguel Almiron, Lewis Hall and Joe Willock secured a first away win against United in over a decade for the Magpies.
The result compounds a miserable week for United boss, Erik ten Hag. His side were thrashed by the same scoreline by rivals, Manchester City, in the English Premier League on Sunday, and this defeat in the cup will only increase scrutiny on the Dutchman.
Newcastle, meanwhile, will celebrate a historic night. This was their first win at Old Trafford since 2013 and further proof of the progress being made under manager, Eddie Howe. The Magpies are competing in the UEFA Champions League this season, and victories like this show they mean business.
For United, an eighth loss in 15 matches caps a dreadful run of form. Their strong start to the Ten Hag era seems a distant memory now. The cup was a bright spot last season, but they relinquished their trophy far too easily here.
Ultimately, Newcastle were deserving winners on the night and now advance to the last eight. This famous result is one their fans will savour, as the good times look to be returning on Tyneside.
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