Newcastle United player Joe Willock Photo: Photosport
Newcastle have climbed to third in English football's premier league after a 2-nil win over Manchester United.
Both teams have 50 points from 27 games but Newcastle have the better goal difference in the race to finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League next season.
Newcastle dominated play at St James' Park, narrowly missing the target from several excellent chances.
Their persistence was rewarded in the 65th minute when Allan Saint-Maximin's headed cross found Joe Willock for a close-range header.
Callum Wilson put the game to bed in the 88th minute, heading in a cross from Kieran Trippier.
The victory was some sort of revenge for Newcastle losing 2-0 to Erik ten Hag's Manchester United in the League Cup final in February.
-Reuters
