Christian Atsu impresses for Newcastle United despite 2-0 defeat to Manchester Utd
3rd January 2019
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: Christian Atsu of Newcastle United is challenged by Ander Herrera of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on January 2, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Ghanaian winger Christian Atsu was a standout performer in the Newcastle United team despite their 2-0 defeat to Manchester United in the English Premiership on Wednesday night.
Atsu’s pace caused all sorts of problems for the United backline especially in the first half, forcing two decent saves from De Gea.
However Ole Gunnar Solskjaer‘s second half changes proved to be a master stroke as the Red Devils marched on to four wins from four under their new manager.
Substitute Romelu Lukaku scored with his first touch on 63 minutes, 38 seconds after coming on, before Marcus Rashford wrapped up victory 10 minutes from time.
The victory sees Solskjaer become only the second manager in Manchester United's history to win their first four games in charge, after Sir Matt Busby, and sees sixth-placed United move to within six points of the top four.
Newcastle, who have now won just one of their last eight league games, stay 15th, just two points clear of the relegation zone.