On April 14 , the 32nd round of the 2024-2025 Premier League ushered in a focus duel, with Newcastle United playing against the traditional giants Manchester United at St. James Park. After 90 minutes of fierce competition, the home team Newcastle defeated Manchester United 4-1 with Barnes's double goal and overall excellent offensive and defensive performance, successfully completing the season's "double kill" of the Red Devils.

Joelinton scored a goal just one minute into the game, but it was ruled out because Trippier was offside, missing the lightning start. In the fourth minute, Murphy's long shot was slightly off target, opening the prelude to Newcastle's attack. In the 12th minute, Bruno Fernandes and Zirkzee completed a wonderful combination, but unfortunately the shot was saved by goalkeeper Pope and failed to turn into a goal.

In the 24th minute, the home team broke the deadlock - Isaac passed the ball in the middle, and Tonali volleyed the ball into the dead corner with great force, helping Newcastle to lead 1-0. Although Manchester United strengthened their attack afterwards, in the 37th minute, Dalot made a cross from the right, and Ganacho calmly pushed the ball in front of the goal to equalize the score, and the two sides entered the halftime break with a 1-1 tie.

After the change of sides, Newcastle quickly launched an offensive. In the 49th minute, Murphy made a precise assist, and Barnes calmly scored from the middle to help the team take the lead again. Just 5 minutes later, Manchester United's situation became worse, and striker Zirkzee was forced to leave the field due to injury. In the 64th minute, Manchester United defender Mazraoui made a mistake in the backcourt. Barnes was alert and stole the ball, rushed into the penalty area and shot successfully, scoring twice, and the score became 3-1.

In the 77th minute, Manchester United goalkeeper Baindi made a fatal pass error, which was intercepted by Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes, who then easily pushed the ball into the goal, setting the final score at 4-1.

In this game, Newcastle showed strong overall tactical execution and state advantage, with smooth cooperation and quick transition in the frontcourt, and tight pressure on the defensive end. In contrast, Manchester United exposed many problems, whether it was backcourt transmission or local defense, there were frequent mistakes, and the main striker was injured, making it even more difficult to organize an effective counterattack.

After this match, Newcastle's points are closer to the European competition zone, and morale is boosted. Manchester United is facing a stressful final schedule and needs to regain its form as soon as possible to avoid a more serious points crisis at the end of the season.