Osula scores late winner as 10-man Newcastle hand Carrick first Man Utd defeat

A superb 90th-minute strike from substitute William Osula gave 10-man Newcastle United a dramatic 2-1 victory over Manchester United, inflicting the first defeat of Michael Carrick’s managerial tenure The hard-fought win at St James' Park provided a significant boost for Eddie Howe's side, ending a run of three consecutive home league defeats

The match was defined by a chaotic period of first-half stoppage time Newcastle midfielder Jacob Ramsey was controversially sent off for a second bookable offence, judged to be a dive inside the penalty area An ex-referee later commented that Ramsey was "unlucky" to receive the yellow card Despite going down to ten men, the hosts immediately took the lead when Anthony Gordon won and converted a penalty after being brought down by Bruno Fernandes The lead was short-lived, as Fernandes made amends by setting up Casemiro for an equaliser just before the half-time whistle

Against the odds, Newcastle delivered a resilient and disciplined defensive performance in the second half, frustrating a Manchester United side that failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage Just as the match seemed destined for a draw, Osula unleashed what sources described as a "fabulous" and "superb" late winner, securing all three points for the home side in memorable fashion