Erik ten Hag made a mistake against Newcastle, who sent Manchester United into third place with a convincing 2-0 win thanks to goals from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson.
Manchester United's top four prospects were dealt a blow as they were beaten 2-0 by Newcastle.
The Reds finished second throughout their run and Eddie Howe's men deservedly took the lead in the second half when Joe Willock headed into an empty net after Allan Saint-Maximin's header.
Despite needing revenge, United continued to struggle and were fortunate not to be two points behind after Joelinton's header sent the ball over the bar by David de Gea before Fabian Schar hit the wood. Then they did when Kieran Trippier's free-kick found a header from Callum Wilson.
Undoubtedly - failure belongs to Erik ten Hag, who has made mistakes many times. Daily Star Sport reviews them.
Fred's bench
Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United
Erik ten Hag can only blame himself
It is certain that Casemiro's absence will have a big impact on United's squad, but he has been greatly missed at St James' Park.
It could be mitigated if Fred, who had looked like a reincarnated man for the past few months, had been empowered to Ten Hag.
His pressing will help United cope better in midfield, where they are overwhelmed by the home team.
Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes contests ownership with Manchester United's Scott McTominay during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United in St. James Park on April 2, 2023
MU lost the battle in the midfield
No plans to quit
Ten Hag knows exactly the challenge he faces with Howe's 4-3-3 formation, which has faced many other teams this season. Perhaps it would be wise to compare with Newcastle in this regard, rather than stick with the 4-2-3-1 formation that struggled this afternoon.
Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates after team-mate Joe Willock (not pictured) scored his first goal for the team during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United in St. James Park on April 2, 2023
Newcastle is the better team
The Dutchman should have closed in the 7-0 thrashing of Liverpool last month and having that plan B ready could be a game changer.
Continue to trust Weghorst
It was clear that on the day Wout Weghorst wasn't good enough to play for United and to be fair to Ten Hag, he was instead held back by Anthony Martial.
Wout Weghorst of Manchester United is tackled by Newcastle United's Sven Botman during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St.James Park on April 2, 2023
Wout Weghorst gets bullied out of the game
But it was he who brought the huge striker into the January transfer window and he had to raise his hand to admit it was a failed test.
Weghorst's first-half performance was painful and United fans will be praying that Martial can stay fit for the rest of the season until they can get stronger. play in the back
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes looks dejected after conceding his first goal in the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United in St. James Park on April 2, 2023
United were beaten 2-0 on the road by their four main opponents
And if you're about to start Weghorst, you can also play to his strengths - but Ten Hag continues to use his team in the back.
It's hard to remember United hit him
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