Newcastle United's Sweet Retaliation By Getting Rid Of Manchester United's Defending Champion

Newcastle United player Joseph Willock celebrated the goal he scored against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup match. (Twitter @NUFC)

JAKARTA - Newcastle United's sweet revenge when they eliminated Manchester United in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Newcastle's convincing revenge for being held at United's home at Old Trafford Stadium, Thursday, November 2 in the morning WIB. They won 3-0 over the reigning champions and qualified for the quarter-finals.

In last season's Carabao Cup final, Newcastle was forced to surrender 2-0. For MU success it ended the trophy thirst. Not only that, MU is said to have shown a revival.

But what happened was the opposite. MU was only able to win the Carabao Cup which is the third tier tournament in the English Premier League and the FA Cup. Contrast to one city rival, Manchester City bought all the trophies and won trebles.

In the match against Newcastle, it is actually expected to be a moment of MU's revival. Because MU has just lost 3-0 to Man City at Manchester Derby. In addition, MU wants to defend the title in the Carabao Cup.

But again MU had to bite his finger and be humiliated again. How not, United lost again with the same score when they hosted The Magpies. A painful failure because MU had to be eliminated at home at Old Trafford.

In that duel, manager Erik ten Hag did not completely overhaul the squad because he wanted to win.

The pillar players remain the first choice, including veteran midfielder Casemiro. Although his performance has decreased compared to last season, Casemiro is still Ten Hag's mainstay in midfield.

In front, Rasmus Hojlund, who has never scored a goal since being recruited from Atalanta, sits on the bench. His position was replaced by Anthony Martial. However, Hojlund was then included in the second half.

However, neither Martial nor Hojlund fulfilled the expectations. Both could not score for the Red Devils.

On the other hand, Newcastle is the one who dominates the game. Although not entirely superior in possession, Newcastle was able to dominate and managed to excel through Miguel Almiron in the 28th minute.

He used Valentino Livramento's assists well to beat goalkeeper Andre Onana.

Winning 1-0 at home to opponents makes Newcastle more aggressive. They pressed the opponent's moral defense and had fallen.

As a result, Lewis Hall defender contributed a goal for The Toon Army in the 36th minute. The score changed 2-0 for Newcastle and lasted until the end of the first half.

In the second half, MU tried to get back up after being left behind. However, their efforts never paid off because of Newcastle's solid defense.

On the other hand, the black and white strip team even increased their advantage which caused MU to decline.

The visitors' third goal was made by Joseph Willock in the 60th minute. He welcomed Joelinton's assist and changed the score to 3-0. The score lasted until the end of the match.

The victory made Newcastle even more reckoned with in the Carabao Cup. Because they eliminated the Manchester duo. In the previous round, Newcastle eliminated Man City and now MU is the next victim.