Newcastle are on the outside lane right now and they’ve got their foot to the floor – Pat Nevin | OneFootball

Pat Nevin has been talking about Newcastle United.

The former Chelsea and Scotland winger discussing NUFC after Sunday at St James’ Park.

Newcastle United making it five wins in a row.

Pat Nevin is often at St James’ Park, covering Newcastle United matches in the media, he couldn’t have been more impressed after this demolition job on Manchester United.

He reckons Newcastle United are in the fast lane heading for Champions League football.

I wouldn’t argue with him.

Pat Nevin speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live after Newcastle United 4 Manchester United 1 – |Sunday 13 April 2025:

“It’s a race for Champions League and if you’re zipping along that motorway, Newcastle are on the outside lane right now and they’ve got their foot to the floor.

“They’ve got eight wins in their last 10 domestic games, the two they didn’t win were [away] against Liverpool and Man City.

“They are in fantastic form right now and they look to have lots of back up as well.

“In the second half the pace from Newcastle in closing down has been startling… but the pure class on the ball is exceptional.

“In general it has been a fine game from them.

“When you look at Newcastle, they are flying in this period trying to get in the top five.”

Premier League table – 14 April 2025:

Newcastle United 4 Manchester United 1 – Sunday 13 April 2025 4.30pm

(Stats via BBC Sport)

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Tonali 24, Barnes 49,64, Bruno 77

Garnacho 37

(In brackets the half-time stats)

Possession was Newcastle 48% (47%) Man U 52% (51%)

Total shots were Newcastle 12 (7) Man U 9 (4)

Shots on target were Newcastle 6 (2) Man U 5 (3)

Corners were Newcastle 7 (5) Man U 2 (1)

Touches in the box Newcastle 37 (18) Man U 12 (7)

Newcastle United team v Manchester United:

Pope, Trippier (Krafth 78), Schar, Burn, Livramento, Joelinton (Longstaff 85), Tonali, Bruno (Miley 85), Barnes, Isak (Wilson 78), Murphy (Gordon 78)

Unused subs:

Dubravka, Targett, Osula, Neave

(Newcastle United 4 Manchester United 1 – Match ratings and comments on all the NUFC players – Read HERE)