Model verdict
Post-match · 90 sec read
Newcastle beat Manchester United 4–1 at home. At half-time it was 1–1.
On the balance of chances, the hosts held the expected-goals edge, 2.17 to 0.72. In attack, the hosts carried the greater threat — 13 shots to 9, 6 on target. From set pieces, the hosts won the corner count, 7 to 2. At the back, the hosts leaned on their goalkeeper for 4 saves. In front of goal, the hosts were clinical, scoring 4 from 2.17 expected goals.
On the scoresheet: S. Tonali (24'), A. Garnacho (37'), H. Barnes (49'), H. Barnes (64'), Bruno Guimarães (77').