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Premier League
Nov 18, 2017 at 5.30pm UK
 
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Man UtdManchester United
4-1
NewcastleNewcastle United

Martial (37'), Smalling (45'), Pogba (54'), Lukaku (70')
FT(HT: 2-1)
Gayle (14')
Reaction
Zlatan Ibrahimovic takes a shot during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Fantastic to be back playing'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic hints that his injury was more serious than people realise, despite making his return more than a month ahead of schedule.
Nov 20, 15:59
 Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring with Antonio Valencia during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United lacked balance'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho admits that fielding Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial in the same side "is difficult".
Nov 19, 19:43
 Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring with Antonio Valencia during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Juan Mata: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Romelu Lukaku partnership would be deadly'
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata embraces the thought of a strike partnership between Romelu Lukaku and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Nov 19, 10:53
 Rafael Benitez squats and barks during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Rafael Benitez "proud" of Newcastle United players
Rafael Benitez admits that conceding twice before the interval "made a huge difference", as Newcastle United let slip a one-goal lead to lose 4-1 at Manchester United.
Nov 18, 20:30
 Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Jose Mourinho: "Paul Pogba is a different class"
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho describes Paul Pogba as a "different class" after the Frenchman scored one and set up another in the 4-1 win over Newcastle United.
Nov 18, 20:17
 Zlatan Ibrahimovic takes a shot during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: "Lions don't recover like humans"
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic hails his "special" comeback from injury after returning to the field well ahead of schedule.
Nov 18, 20:05
 Paul Pogba and Isaac Hayden in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba "happy" to be back
Paul Pogba says that it is important Manchester United put recent criticism to one side, having helped his side to a 4-1 win on his comeback from injury.
Nov 18, 19:55

The Match

Match Report

Paul Pogba marks his return from a two-month layoff with a goal and an assist as Manchester United come from behind to beat Newcastle United 4-1 at Old Trafford.

Live Commentary

Relive Manchester United's 4-1 victory over Newcastle United and the returns of Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic with Sports Mole's live text coverage from Old Trafford.

Team News

Paul Pogba starts and Zlatan Ibrahimovic is on the Manchester United bench against Newcastle United.

Preview

Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview as Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benitez renew their rivalry when Manchester United host Newcastle.

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Build-up
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Rafael Benitez: 'Focus on Manchester United not Jose Mourinho'
Rafael Benitez says that he is "more concerned" about stopping the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford than focusing on previous hostilities with Jose Mourinho.
Nov 17, 16:46
 Jose Mourinho shouts during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'New club record would mean nothing'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that he is not concerned about the opportunity to set a new club record when Newcastle United visit Old Trafford on Saturday.
Nov 17, 14:59
 Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts after scoring during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic will need time'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho warns that Zlatan Ibrahimovic "needs time" as he returns from a long-term knee injury.
Nov 17, 14:29
 A frustrated Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the Europa League game between Manchester United and Anderlecht on April 20, 2017
Jose Mourinho confirms Zlatan Ibrahimovic return
Jose Mourinho confirms that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is in the Manchester United squad to face Newcastle United.
Nov 17, 13:53
 A crotch-focused shot of Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic to return this weekend?
Manchester United could reportedly welcome back both Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic this weekend.
Nov 16, 08:20
 Jonjo Shelvey for Newcastle United during the Premier League match with Everton at Goodison Park on February 3, 2016
Jonjo Shelvey: 'Avoiding relegation is still Newcastle United's primary goal'
Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey insists that avoiding relegation remains his side's main target this season despite their promising start to the campaign.
Nov 15, 22:12
 Paul Pogba reacts to his effort being saved during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Paul Pogba 'will not make Manchester United return against Newcastle United'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is reportedly unlikely to return from injury against Newcastle United this weekend.
Nov 13, 22:54
 Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring during the Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on September 30, 2017
Juan Mata looking forward to Rafael Benitez reunion
Manchester United attacker Juan Mata reveals that he is looking forward to seeing Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez on Saturday afternoon.
Nov 13, 14:30
 Paul Pogba celebrates getting the third during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Manchester United on August 19, 2017
Report: Paul Pogba to return for Newcastle United game
Paul Pogba will reportedly return to full training with Manchester United next week and is in contention to feature against Newcastle United on November 18.
Nov 8, 16:20
 Chris Smalling does battle with Ollie McBurnie during the EFL Cup game between Swansea City and Manchester United on October 24, 2017
Chris Smalling: 'Manchester United will bounce back'
Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling warns Newcastle United to expect a backlash from the Red Devils when the pair meet at Old Trafford.
Nov 6, 14:46
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1Arsenal36265588286083
2Manchester CityMan City35257387335482
3Liverpool36239481384378
4Aston Villa36207973532067
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs351861169581160
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle351751378562256
7Chelsea351591170591154
8Manchester UnitedMan Utd35166135255-354
9West Ham UnitedWest Ham361310135670-1449
10Bournemouth36139145263-1148
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton351211125357-447
12Wolverhampton WanderersWolves36137164960-1146
13Fulham36128165155-444
14Crystal Palace361110154957-843
15Everton36129153849-1137
16Brentford3699185260-836
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3689194563-1829
18Luton TownLuton3668224978-2926
19Burnley3659223974-3524
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd36372635100-6516
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