"Michael Carrick's first defeat as Manchester United boss came at the hands of a late William Osula goal for Newcastle United. It looked as though Manchester United were pushing for a winner at St James' Park against 10-man Newcastle United, but William Osula sank the Red Devils late on with a curling effort."
"In Carrick's post-match comments, he rightly pointed out that Newcastle were deserved winners at St James' Park, despite going down to 10 men. Eddie Howe said Newcastle would attack, and they stuck to that game plan even after the red card to Jacob Ramsey. United were outfought and outrun by Newcastle."
"Twelve years ago, United posted on X congratulating an 11-year-old Osula for winning the Soccer Schools World Skills Final at Old Trafford. Osula ended up continuing his development at Copenhagen before joining Sheffield United's academy in 2018. His move to Newcastle came about in 2024 when the Magpies paid £15 million for his signature."
Manchester United lost 2-1 to Newcastle United at St James' Park, with William Osula scoring a 90th-minute winner for the home side. The defeat marked United's first loss in 2026 and significantly impacts their Champions League qualification prospects. Despite Newcastle playing with 10 men after Jacob Ramsey's red card, they proved the deserved winners, outfighting and outrunning United throughout the match. Michael Carrick acknowledged Newcastle's superiority and the team's failure to capitalize on their numerical advantage. Notably, Osula previously participated in Manchester United's youth development, having won the Soccer Schools World Skills Final at Old Trafford in 2014 before his career path led him through Copenhagen and Sheffield United to Newcastle.
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