Manchester United’s dismal 2024/25 campaign hit a new low on Sunday as they were thrashed 4-1 by Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
The result confirms this as their worst-ever Premier League season.
A second-half collapse saw the Red Devils suffer their 14th defeat of the season, matching last season’s record for most losses and rendering it mathematically impossible for them to surpass their previous lowest points tally of 58 from the 2021/22 campaign.
Sandro Tonali opened the scoring for Newcastle with a composed finish following a clever flick assist from Alexander Isak.
Alejandro Garnacho equalised for United against the run of play, finishing calmly from a Diogo Dalot pass on a rare counterattack.
But United fell apart after the break. Harvey Barnes scored twice, first tapping in from a Jacob Murphy assist and later capitalising on defensive errors to drive home his second.
Bruno Guimaraes added a fourth after a poor clearance by United backup keeper Altay Bayindir, who deputised for the rested Andre Onana.
Newcastle, managed on the day by assistant Jason Tindall as Eddie Howe watched from hospital, climbed to fourth in the table with a game in hand.
They host Crystal Palace on Wednesday as they continue their push for a Champions League place.
United, meanwhile, saw Joshua Zirkzee hobble off injured and now face a must-win Europa League tie against Lyon to salvage any European qualification hopes.
