SM
Fulham vs. Brentford: 1 hr 42 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
NL
Premier League | Gameweek 8
Oct 6, 2019 at 4.30pm UK
 
MU

1-0

Longstaff (72')
FT(HT: 0-0)

Steve Bruce "delighted" with first win over Manchester United

:Headline: Steve Bruce 'delighted' with first win over Manchester United: ID:374254: from db_amp
The 19-year-old capped the perfect Premier League debut with a stunning winner to worsen Manchester United's situation.

Steve Bruce saluted Matty Longstaff's impressive debut after seeing him fire Newcastle to their first home victory of the season against struggling Manchester United.

The 19-year-old, who lined up alongside older brother Sean in the Magpies' midfield, smashed home a 73rd-minute winner to cap a perfect day at St James' Park.

In the process, he handed Bruce his first win over the club for which he played with such distinction as a manager and extended the Red Devils' run without an away victory to 11 games in all competitions.

Steve Bruce worsened Manchester United's plight (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Bruce said: "It's quite ironic. Matty Longstaff's beaten them in his first game and I've been going 20-odd years. I'm delighted for everyone concerned, and of course the response was the great thing.

"When it fell to him – he blasted one in here against St-Etienne [in pre-season] in exactly the same position, and we've seen him in training.

"'Surely not', was the call, but he smashed it in the net. It was great."

Bruce went back to basics after last weekend's 5-0 drubbing at Leicester, but boosted by the return from injury of lively winger Allan Saint-Maximin and the energy provided by the Longstaff brothers, saw his team turn in a vastly improved display just when they needed it most.

Sean (left) and Matty Longstaff had a memorable day (Owen Humphreys/PA)

The win was thoroughly deserved as the visitors, who failed to muster a shot on target against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday evening, once again proved blunt in attack and were made to pay for it by the younger Longstaff.

Head coach Bruce said: "He trains every day with a big, beaming smile on his face, he's refreshing, wants to play, he's a great kid and I'm delighted.

"Typical of him, the first thing he said to me coming off was 'Thank you'. It's ridiculous after what he's just done."

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cut a frustrated figure on Tyneside (Owen Humphreys/PA)

If Bruce was thrilled to have taken the wind out of the sails of some of his critics, opposite number Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cut a frustrated figure as he assessed the wreckage of a defeat which left his team in 12th place in the table, 15 points adrift of leaders Liverpool.

The Norwegian said: "We have given ourselves a very, very tough task to get into the top six, never mind top four, and we've got to get results straight away.

"We need to get on a run, get momentum. I can't give you what's acceptable – every game should be one that we should look to win at this club."

Solskjaer would not criticise Harry Maguire (left) for missing a chance to give United the lead (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Things might have been different had defender Harry Maguire buried a free header on the stroke of half-time – but his manager did not attach too much blame to the £80million summer signing.

The former United striker said: "Yes, but that's football. I missed bigger chances, seriously.

"If you're 2-0 up and your team is winning every game, he'll close his eyes and score on that one. At the moment, it's just not going for us and Harry knows he could have, should have scored.

"We know it's a big opportunity, a big moment in the game."

amp_article__374254 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2019-10-06 20:02:51:
html db last update - 2019-10-06 20:02:51 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Steve Bruce

Click here for more stories about Manchester United

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Chelsea105322012818
5Arsenal105321711618
6Aston Villa105321715218
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs1051422111116
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
9Bournemouth104331312115
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
11Brentford94141818013
12Fulham93331212012
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd10334912-312
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .