Manchester United Handled Immediate Penalty Verdict After Controversial Red Card Manchester United faced a dramatic turn of events in their away clash against Newcastle United at St. James' Park. The first half took an unexpected twist in added time as referee Peter Bankes made two critical decisions. Newcastle midfielder Jacob Ramsey was shown a second yellow card for a challenge on Senne Lammens, leading to his red card just before the break. The incident sparked immediate frustration among Newcastle fans, who believed the dismissal was harsh. Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given and ex-Rangers forward Ally McCoist both criticized the call, arguing Ramsey did not appear to feign injury. Given described the red card as "extremely harsh," noting Ramsey’s movement before collapsing. He suggested the referee may have been misled by the player’s actions. McCoist added that Ramsey’s initial contact with the ball raised doubts about the intent, questioning whether the challenge was genuine or a deliberate attempt to deceive the referee. The red card left Newcastle a man down for over half the match, but the penalty awarded to Anthony Gordon in the 41st minute shifted the momentum. Gordon converted the spot kick, beating Lammens to give Newcastle the lead. The penalty decision was met with approval from Given, who stated it was a clear penalty, emphasizing the knee-on-knee contact. Bruno Fernandes, playing for United, later earned a free kick that Casemiro headed in, briefly evening the score. However, Newcastle’s William Osula capitalized on a counterattack in the final minutes, scoring a stunning goal to secure a 2-1 victory for the Magpies. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Newcastle’s resilience and clinical finishing proved decisive in the high-stakes encounter.#manchester_united #newcastle_united #st_james_park #jacob_ramsey #peter_bankes
Newcastle United Secures Late Victory Over Manchester United Despite Red Card Newcastle United edged past Manchester United in a dramatic Premier League clash at St James’ Park, with substitute William Osula netting a stunning 90th-minute winner to deny Michael Carrick his first defeat as United manager. The match, marked by controversy and resilience, saw Newcastle overcome a first-half red card to claim a crucial 2-1 victory. The game took a dramatic turn in the first half when Newcastle midfielder Jacob Ramsey was sent off for a second booking after referee Peter Bankes ruled he had dived to win a penalty. The decision sparked fury among Newcastle players, staff, and fans, with Joe Willock venting his frustration even before coming on. However, the hosts quickly regrouped, and Anthony Gordon capitalized on a penalty awarded after Bruno Fernandes brought him down inside the box. Gordon calmly converted the spot-kick, marking his 15th goal of the season. Manchester United responded swiftly, with Casemiro equalizing in first-half stoppage time. The Brazilian midfielder headed home from a corner delivered by Fernandes, showcasing United’s ability to recover from setbacks. Despite the equalizer, Newcastle’s spirit remained unbroken, and the hosts dominated the second half. The breakthrough came in the 90th minute when Osula, who had not scored since September, cut inside the box and fired a powerful strike past goalkeeper Senne Lammens. The goal sent St James’ Park into euphoria, with Newcastle moving up to 12th place in the table, while Manchester United remained third. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe praised Osula’s performance, calling it a “carbon copy” of the goal the substitute had trained for. “He wanted 10 more finishes,” Howe said. “A lot of credit to the player.#manchester_united #newcastle_united #michael_carrick #william_osula #jacob_ramsey
