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The Magpies said goodbye to 2025 with a hoped-for away victory at beleaguered Burnley, but took until second half added time to seal the win despite them racing into a two goal lead inside the opening seven minutes.

From the moment that Yoane Wissa added to Joelinton's early effort though, Eddie Howe's return to Turf Moor was amazingly uncomfortable and after Josh Laurent pulled one back midway through the first half, another unwelcome opposition comeback looked distinctly possible.

Thankfully the crossbar, Nick Pope and Fabian Schar kept the Clarets at bay before Martin Dubravka's slip left Bruno Guimaraes to convert a 30 yard chip into the unattended Cricket Field Stand goal amid palpable relief.

It was a night when United could easily have scored half a dozen and conceded a similar number; both sides creating and wasting a boatload of chances. Two notable goal line clearances also denying a goal for either side.

Howe made four changes to the side beaten at Old Trafford on Boxing Day. Yoane Wissa handed a first Premier League start for the club while Pope, Joelinton and Harvey Barnes all returned to the eleven - the latter in his home town.

The Magpies got their first goal after just over a minute when Anthony Gordon's deflected cross fell to Joelinton who volleyed it inside the far post with Dubravka well beaten.

Wissa doubled the lead after a goalmouth scramble saw Barnes' shot fumbled; Bruno knocking the loose ball to Wissa whose first effort was cleared off the line by Kyle Walker but then turned home by the number nine - whose debut PL goal celebrations were delayed until a VAR check confirmed no foul by Bruno in the build-up.

More goals should have followed but Wissa put a far post header following a corner wide from just yards out and Barnes was denied by Dubravka when through on goal.

At the other end Schar cleared off the line to prevent a leveller when Marcus Edwards had beaten Pope. This came after Laurent's well-struck volley had reduced the deficit and survived a VAR check for offside.

The second half saw United largely penned back in their own half, Pope saving well from Edwards before Laurent's looping header hit the bar and Loum Tchaouna headed wide soon after when left unattended towards the back post.

Malick Thiaw's goalbound flick on a Joelinton header was nodded off the line by Bashir Humphreys while a rare piece of flowing play saw Jacob Murphy fire over from close in, although Wissa was deemed offside in the build-up. Gordon's glaring miss from similar range would have counted though.

Scott Parker's side kept plugging away into added time but when a hopeful ball forward by Sandro Tonali was messed up by Dubravka, Bruno showing great composure to find the unguarded goal and secure a vital victory.

The win was more important than the painful performance and a result that was clearly a relief for manager, players and fans is hopefully a staging post to somewhere.

Three points took United into the top half of the table, although that will change after Thursday's games.

Full match report to follow.

Team: Pope, L.Miley, Schar, Thiaw, Hall, Joelinton (Willock 90+4), Tonali, Guimaraes, Gordon (Ramsey 80), Wissa (Woltemade 80), Barnes (J.Murphy 71).
Subs n/u: Ramsdale, Alabi, A.Murphy, Neave, Shahar.

Booked: Joelinton.

Bruno Guimaraes avoided a booking in the club's 19th PL game, removing the threat of a one game suspension.

Goals: Joelinton 2, Wissa 7, Guimaraes 90+3.

BFC: Dubravka, Walker, Esteve (Humphreys 15), Ekdal, Lucas Pires, Laurent, Florentino (Ndayishimiye 88), Ugochukwu (Barnes 88), Edwards, Broja, Tchaouna (Bruun Larsen 74).
Subs n/u: Weiss, Anthony, Banel, Pimlott, Sonne.

Booked: Walker, Florentino.

Goal: Laurent 23.

Crowd: 21,020. Travelling fans have moved to the opposite end of the Cricket Field Stand since Newcastle's last visit, reached via a different set of turnstiles.

Sadly access to and movement around the away area was actually worse than previously, which took some doing.

Elongated ticket checks and searches also delayed entry for away supporters.

Eddie Howe said:

"It was a massive win for us. I don't think it really matters in terms of how we did it, we just needed to do it. It was a really strong start from us, in recognition of how important the game was for us.

"I can't praise the players enough for how we battled through. It was never going to be easy tonight. That second half was a massive 45 minutes for us, we needed to get over the line and full credit to the players for how they saw the game out and the character of the group.

"I think we've been close before. In my opinion, we're moving in the right direction in terms of level of performance.

"I think over time, if you continue to play well - I thought Manchester United was a case in point, I don't think we played badly, we had chances to get something from the game but didn't take them - then over time, you will win games with the quality of players we have.

"I think that showed today. We're not at our most confident level at the moment, I think that's obvious. But I do think it's a confidence issue more than anything else and the only way to resolve that is to win games."

Referee: Robert Jones - third Toon posting of the season for the Merseyside-based official, following on from the 0-0 draw at Bournemouth and 1-3 loss at West Ham.

VAR: Nick Hopton.

Stats:

Two goals within the opening seven minutes represents the quickest start that Newcastle have ever made in the 584 Premier League games they've played away from SJP.

It's marginally quicker than the 2-0 lead they opened up at Leicester City in seven minutes on Boxing Day 2022, thanks to a Chris Wood penalty (3 minutes) and Miggy Almiron's strike (7 minutes). United won that one 3-0.

The quickest before that came at West Bromwich Albion in February 2009 when Damien Duff (2 minutes) and Peter Lovenrkrands (9 minutes) initiated a 3-2 success.

That exceeded the 10 minutes that it took the Magpies to establish a two goal lead at Manchester United during October 2018 (Kenedy 7 and Muto 10). They lost 2-3. 

Joelinton's 65 second strike is the second quickest by any Magpie so far this season, beaten by Malick Thiaw's 52 second header in the win at Everton in November. 

In PL games, we make it the eleventh fastest:

Jan 2003 Manchester City (h) Alan Shearer 10 seconds
Dec 2020 West Brom (h) Miguel Almiron 20 seconds
Dec 2024 Ipswich Town (a) Alexander Isak 26 seconds
Jul 2020 Liverpool (h) Dwight Gayle 26 seconds
Nov 2025 Everton (a) Malick Thiaw 52 seconds
Jan 1996 Arsenal (h) David Ginola 56 seconds
Mar 2004 Charlton Athletic (h) Alan Shearer 57 seconds
Apr 2023 Spurs (h) Jacob Murphy 61 seconds
Feb 2009 West Brom (a) Damien Duff 64 seconds
Mar 2018 Southampton (h) Kenedy 64 seconds
Dec 2025 Burnley (a) Joelinton 65 seconds

United registered a first PL win double of the season after the 2-1 home victory earlier this month, although they are yet to face Crystal Palace at home or away.

The Magpies lengthened their winning PL run against Burnley to eight games, completing a fourth consecutive win double.

They last lost to the Clarets in December 2019, a 0-1 defeat in Lancashire seeing Martin Dubravka, Joelinton and Fabian Schar in the United line-up and Nick Pope in the home side.

A fourth consecutive three point return at Turf Moor was Newcastle's fifth win in eight visits, alongside two draws and one defeat. They are yet to keep a clean sheet here in the PL though and haven't done so in any top flight visit since a 1-0 First Division success on Boxing Day 1975.

Yoane Wissa became the 173rd different player to have netted for United in the PL and the 23rd from that total to have been born in France. 

Joelinton made his 200th PL appearance for the Magpies (172 starts), bagging his 23rd strike in that competition. That takes him one ahead of Laurent Robert in the club scoring list, level with Miggy Almiron and Kieron Dyer.

Bruno Guimaraes scored his sixth PL goal of the season - his fifth coming against Burnley at SJP. That total is one fewer than his most prolific PL campaign, registering seven during 2023/24.

The Brazilian's 27th effort in that competition takes him one ahead of Michael Owen and level with Craig Bellamy.

NUFC 19 PL games (arranged by points total):

45 1995/96
39 2001/02
38 1994/95, 2022/23
33 2013/14
32 1993/94, 2002/03, 2024/25
31 1996/97
30 2011/12
29 2023/24
27 2000/01
26 1997/98, 2003/04, 2007/08, 2014/15, 2025/26
25 2005/06, 2006/07, 2019/20
24 1998/99
22 2004/05, 2008/09, 2010/11
20 1999/00, 2012/13
19 2020/21
18 2017/18
17 2015/16, 2018/19
11 2021/22

Finishing positions in the four 26 point seasons:

1997/98 13th with 44 points
2003/04 5th with 56 points
2007/08 12th with 43 points
2014/15 15th with 39 points

NUFC's year ending PL results:

2025/26 Burnley (a) won 3-1
2024/25 Manchester United (a) won 2-0
2023/24 Nottingham Forest (h) lost 1-3
2022/23 Leeds United (h) drew 0-0
2021/22 Manchester United (h) drew 1-1
2020/21 Liverpool (h) drew 0-0
2019/20 Everton (h) lost 1-2
2018/19 Watford (a) drew 1-1
2017/18 Brighton (h) drew 0-0
2015/16 West Brom (a) lost 0-1
2014/15 Everton (h) won 3-2
2013/14 Arsenal (h) lost 0-1
2012/13 Arsenal (a) lost 3-7
2011/12 Liverpool (a) lost 1-3
2010/11 Spurs (a) lost 0-2
2008/09 Liverpool (h) lost 1-5
2007/08 Chelsea (a) lost 1-2
2006/07 Everton (a) lost 0-3
2005/06 Spurs (a) lost 0-2
2004/05 Arsenal (h) lost 0-1
2003/04 Blackburn Rovers (h) lost 0-1
2002/03 Spurs (h) won 2-1
2001/02 Chelsea (h) lost 1-2
2000/01 Manchester United (h) drew 1-1
1999/00 Leicester City (a) won 2-1
1998/99 Liverpool (a) lost 2-4
1997/98 Liverpool (h) lost 1-2
1996/97 Spurs (h) won 7-1
1995/96 Manchester United (a) lost 0-2
1994/95 Norwich City (a) lost 1-2
1993/94 Chelsea (a) lost 0-1

Magpies @ Turf Moor - last 10:

2025/26 Won 3-1 Joelinton, Wissa, Guimaraes (PL)
2023/24 Won 4-1 Wilson, Longstaff, Guimaraes, Isak (PL)
2021/22 Won 2-1 Wilson 2(1pen) (PL)
2020/21 Won 2-1 Murphy, Saint-Maximin (PL)
2019/20 Lost 0-1 (PL)
2018/19 Won 2-1 og(Mee), Clark (PL)
2017/18 Lost 0-1 (PL)
2014/15 Drew 1-1 Cisse (PL)
2000/01 Won 1-0 Cort (FR)
1982/83 Lost 0-1 (D2)

Latest PL results/fixtures:

Tue 30.12.2025:
Burnley 1-3 Newcastle United
Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest 0-2 Everton
West Ham 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa
Manchester United 1-1 Wolves

Thu 01.01.2026:
Crystal Palace v Fulham (5.30pm) Sky
Liverpool v Leeds United (5.30pm) Sky
Brentford v Spurs (8pm) Sky
mackems v Manchester City (8pm) Sky

Premier League:
Turkeys

Manchester United  1  Newcastle  0

Match report

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Following a successful run at Newcastle's Theatre Royal - with more dates there next summer - "Gerry & Sewell" are heading to London's West End in January.

Filmed as "Purely Belter", Jamie Eastlake's stage adaptation of Jonathan Tulloch's book, "The Season Ticket" tells the tale of two Toon fans and their quest for their holy grail of Newcastle season tickets, despite being totally skint....

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(FAO anyone buying theatre tickets may wish to note that NUFC are in action on Jan 13th, 18th and 21st).

PS: We had a pair of London theatre tickets up for grabs in a free competition, asking you to predict the final score at Old Trafford on Boxing Day.

There were multiple correct entries and we'll publish the winner's name here when known.

Newcastle have reportedly recalled reserve winger Antonio Cordero from his unproductive loan posting at Belgian Pro League KVC Westerlo.

The 19 year-old Spanish youth international joined United from Malaga in the summer and was sent out to Westerlo, only to be restricted to eight substitute outings.

It's now claimed Cordero will make a temporary return to  Spain for the second half of the season, with second tier side Cadiz said to be his next temporary destination.

Daniel Farke's side travel to Tyneside on Wednesday January 7th 2026 for an 8.15pm kick-off live on Sky Sports.

Team: To follow

LUFC: To follow

Referee: Michael Salisbury - first NUFC appointment for the Yorkshire official since he took charge of last April's 3-0 victory over Ipswich Town at Gallowgate.

VAR: Paul Howard

UK TV: Live on Sky Sports

Overseas TV: to follow

UK Radio: tbc (if any)

Metro: No scheduled disruptions.

Rail: Scheduled disruptions are online here

Stats:

Leeds @ SJP - last 20 visits: