Newcastle got their revenge for last season's Carabao Cup final loss to Man United as they knocked the holders out in the last-16 in emphatic fashion.
The Red Devils broke Newcastle hearts at Wembley last term, but the Magpies claimed revenge in style as they dumped United out of the competition in their back yard with a dominant 3-0 victory.
It's safe to say the Geordies were in no mood for being sympathetic to under-pressure Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag as they ran out easy winners at Old Trafford.
The Magpies lost Matt Targett to injury in the opening five minutes of the Carabao Cup tie, marking an undesirable start to the game for the away side.
But their injury woes were quickly forgotten, as substitute Miguel Almiron put Newcastle ahead just before the half hour mark, finishing off a brilliant counter attack started from Tino Livramento.
Lewis Hall then added a second for the away side as he scored his first goal for his boyhood club to make it 2-0.
The former Chelsea youngster hit an excellent strike from the edge of the box to send the away fans at Old Trafford into dream land.
Newcastle's lead dumped further pressure on manager Ten Hag, who was already in the spotlight with the Red Devils losing 3-0 to rivals Man City last time out, too.
But the travelling Toon Army were quick to bask in Man United's misery as they chanted at the Dutchman.
«You're getting sacked in the morning!» they sung at the beleaguered Ten Hag.
Ten Hag retreated to his dug out for the remainder of the half after Newcastle doubled their lead — a move that confused talkSPORT's commentator for the game and former England striker Dean Ashton.
«Ten Hag doesn't look he has the confidence to stand in the technical area,» he said, live from Old
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