Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Monday, December 30, 2024. The match commenced with a rapid pace, and Newcastle capitalized early. 
Alexander Isak opened the scoring in the fourth minute, followed by Joelinton's goal in the 19th minute, leaving Manchester United trailing by two goals within the first 20 minutes.
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville was critical of the team's performance, particularly the midfield pairing of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen, both aged 32. Neville remarked that the duo should not be playing together in a Premier League match, citing concerns over their ability to keep up with the game's pace.
In response to the early deficit, United's manager, Ruben Amorim, made a tactical change in the 33rd minute, substituting striker Joshua Zirkzee for midfielder Kobbie Mainoo to bolster the midfield.
Despite this adjustment, the team struggled to regain control, and Neville continued his criticism, describing the opening period as a "mauling" and labeling United as "the worst pound-for-pound football team in the country."
The defeat leaves Manchester United with a challenging task ahead as they aim to improve their performance in the upcoming fixtures.
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