But the win came at a cost as goalkeeper Nick Pope suffered a serious shoulder injury.In-form Gordon hit Kieran Trippier's low cross at the far post to give Newcastle a deserved win that lifted them above their rivals and into the Premier League's top four. It came just 31 days after Eddie Howe's side secured an emphatic 3-0 win at the OID Trafford in the Carabao Cup. Howe's injury-ravaged side should have been in front before the break when Alexander Isak's shot found the hands of Harry Maguire before Trippier's brilliant free-kick bounced safely off the underside of the bar. When a goal finally came for Newcastle, it came unsurprisingly from Gordon, whose left-sided partnership with Tino Livramento was too much for Manchester United to cope with. Newcastle's victory means they have beaten Manchester United in three consecutive games for more than a century. Aaron Wan-Bissaka denied Newcastle an inspired goalline stop, only for Fabian Schaar to do something similar to block Sergio Reguilon's effort, as the visitors came the closest they came to avoiding a sixth defeat of the campaign. However, Pope was injured trying to make the save and the England star soon hinted that he would not be able to continue.The loss of Pope will be a major blow for Howe, who is without senior players as his side battle on four fronts. That they were able to recover from such setbacks - and the gut-wrenching concession of that injury-time draw with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League in midweek - says a lot about their character.

Following his goals against Arsenal and Liverpool, Gordon scored another goal against a bigger opponent. The £45m international is now involved in seven goals - five goals and two assists - in his last eight league games, more than his previous tally of 45. It was Gordon's partnership with Newcastle's left-back Livramento that pulled the visitors throughout the one-sided contest. Livramento's presence highlighted the positives of several injuries; Players get opportunities that otherwise wouldn't come their way. Although Newcastle spent an initial £32million on the former Southampton full-back in August, he has had to pay time when the games start. However, with Dan Burn out, a spot opened up in Howe's squad and Livramento stepped in. It was his third start in a week and he could hardly be faulted for a gentle introduction as he faced two of England's biggest clubs either side of that match with Paris Saint-Germain. Livramento, who was offered the chance to surge down the wing in support of Gordon, did exactly that and repeatedly unsettled the visitors, lucky not to fall behind at the break. A tally of 14 shots faced - the most Manchester United have defended in the first half of a league match since they fell short of four at Manchester City in October 2022 - owes a lot to Livramento. Although it was Gordon who won the game, Howe will not overlook the 21-year-old's contribution on another incredible night at St James' Park.

Another bad night for Ten Haag's side.

A run of five wins from six matches has established Manchester United as the Premier League's in-form team. But anyone who watched them tear apart neighbors Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 29 and in the EFL Cup tie with Newcastle three days later will know the stats are a false one. Yet, facing a good, disciplined and well-drilled side, Erik ten Haag's team were toothless. In the end, when Maguire came forward as an emergency attacker, the England star thought he had scored. The effort was, rightly, ruled out for offside. Coming off a disappointing Champions League campaign and needing a combination of results to make them likely to reach the last 16, Manchester United lack Newcastle's resilience, eye for opportunity and tenacity. There is no end in sight to the ownership saga which seems to be dragging Ten Haag's side further down.

But on a night when Newcastle lost the services of another key man, the Dutchman's complaints that he had given his rivals better preparation time fell flat, with the Saturday morning flight not found to be planned despite the inconvenience of a three-hour drive. It will be possible.Erik ten Haag's side went into the match looking to atone for their Champions League draw against Galatasaray in midweek, in which Andre Onana made two poor mistakes, but they could not find a way to hurt Newcastle. The Magpies raced out of the traps and got off to a dominant start, creating a number of chances. Kieran Trippier came closest when he sent a 25-yard free-kick against the crossbar before Andre Onana rooted to the spot. It was to be the better of Newcastle, however, and Anthony Gordon scored the only goal of the game 10 minutes after the restart when he ghosted in at the back post to finish off Trippier's cross.At times United couldn't get out of their own half, Marcus Rashford was particularly culpable as he offered nothing in attack and barely got back to help the defense before hooking on the hour mark. Ten Haag's side rallied late after Nick Pope injured his shoulder and was substituted, but it was not to be, Anthony's goal was ruled out after Harry Maguire's ball was clearly offside. Manchester United's players from St James' Park are rated by the goal...

Goalkeeper and defense

Andre Onana (6/10):

A great early save from Almiron to settle any possible nerves. Trippier was routed when he hit the bar with a superb free kick. Gordon's goal kept the score down in a respectable performance though all ends were beaten.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (4/10):

Struggling with Gordon's pace, the winger was lost at the back post before the opening goal. A great block later, but failing to pick out Gordon for goal, ultimately cost United. Subbed for Reguilon with 10 minutes left.

Harry Maguire (5/10):

Constantly trying to organize the backline. Put his body on the line where he can. Booked for a desperate lunge, then managed to pave the way for Anthony's goalbound shot, which would have equalised.

Luke Shaw (6/10):

Stepped into midfield when he could and made some key blocks. United's best defender.

Diogo Dalot (4/10):

Did nothing to stop Newcastle's rampant attacks and were held back throughout the game by Trippier's mobility.