Match report
Manchester United Defeat Newcastle 2-0 in League Cup
Manchester United
2–0
FT
Newcastle
Feb 26, 2023
Manchester United staved off Newcastle's challenge to secure a comfortable 2-0 win in their League Cup match. Goals by Casemiro and Marcus Rashford were key highlights, while defensive resilience kept the Magpies at bay throughout the game.
Key Facts
- • Manchester United won 2-0 against Newcastle.
- • Casemiro scored the first goal in the 33rd minute with an assist from Luke Shaw.
- • Marcus Rashford netted the second goal in the 39th minute, assisted by Wout Weghorst.
- • David Dalot and Fred were shown yellow cards for Manchester United during the match.
Lineups
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 David de Gea (G)
- 20 Diogo Dalot (D)
- 19 R. Varane (D)
- 6 Lisandro Martínez (D)
- 23 L. Shaw (D)
- 17 Fred (M)
- 18 Casemiro (M)
- 21 Antony (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 10 M. Rashford (M)
- 27 W. Weghorst (F)
Substitutes
- 29 A. Wan-Bissaka
- 15 M. Sabitzer
- 39 S. McTominay
- 25 J. Sancho
- 5 H. Maguire
- 22 T. Heaton
- 49 A. Garnacho
- 12 T. Malacia
- 2 V. Lindelöf
Newcastle
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 18 L. Karius (G)
- 2 K. Trippier (D)
- 5 F. Schär (D)
- 4 S. Botman (D)
- 33 D. Burn (D)
- 36 S. Longstaff (M)
- 39 Bruno Guimarães (M)
- 7 Joelinton (M)
- 24 M. Almirón (F)
- 9 C. Wilson (F)
- 10 A. Saint-Maximin (F)
Substitutes
- 14 A. Isak
- 23 J. Murphy
- 28 J. Willock
- 32 E. Anderson
- 11 M. Ritchie
- 19 Javi Manquillo
- 29 M. Gillespie
- 6 J. Lascelles
- 13 M. Targett
Timeline
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9' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardD. Dalot
Foul
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33' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalCasemiro · Assist: L. Shaw
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35' Manchester United Var · Goal confirmedCasemiro
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37' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardFred
Foul
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39' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalM. Rashford · Assist: W. Weghorst
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45'+6 Newcastle Card · Yellow CardJoelinton
Foul
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46' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Longstaff · On: A. Isak
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67' Newcastle Card · Yellow CardS. Botman
Argument
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70' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: Fred · On: M. Sabitzer
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70' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Weghorst · On: S. McTominay
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78' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Saint-Maximin · On: J. Murphy
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79' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3Off: Bruno Guimaraes · On: J. Willock
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83' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: Antony · On: J. Sancho
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84' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardDavid de Gea
Time wasting
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87' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardCasemiro
Foul
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88' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Rashford · On: Harry Maguire
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90'+1 Newcastle subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Almirón · On: E. Anderson
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90'+1 Newcastle subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Wilson · On: M. Ritchie
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90'+6 Newcastle Card · Yellow CardFabian Schär
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 66% | 80% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 15 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 282 | 435 |
| Yellow Cards | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 7 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Accurate Passes | 187 | 347 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 14 |
| Saves | 2 | 8 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Manchester United's early goal from Casemiro in the 33rd minute set the tone, giving them a much-needed boost.
- ▸ The second goal by Marcus Rashford just six minutes later solidified their lead and put Newcastle under significant pressure.