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• Player Ratings: Mbeumo 3, and Mainoo 4, flop as Man United suffer first loss under Carrick at Newcastle

  Michael Carrick’s unbeaten start as Manchester United manager came to a crashing halt at St. James’ Park, where a late Will Osula strike secured a 2-1 win for a Newcastle side that played the entire second half with ten men.   ​The Red Devils tasted defeat for the first time under Carrick’s stewardship in a night of missed opportunities and defensive lapses. Despite a numerical advantage following Jacob Ramsey’s dismissal for simulation, United failed to break down a resilient Magpies defense. While Casemiro’s header briefly restored parity following Anthony Gordon’s penalty, Osula’s solo brilliance in the dying moments ensured the points stayed on Tyneside. ​Manchester United Player Ratings ​Senne Lammens: 7/10 The young Belgian continues to grow in stature despite the result. While he wasn’t called upon to make a flurry of acrobatic saves, his command of the penalty area was authoritative. His distribution remains a key asset, and he handled the high-pressure atmosphere of St. James’ Park with notable maturity. ​Noussair Mazraoui: 6/10 Handed a starting role, the fullback was a steadying presence on the right side of the defense. He carried out his defensive duties with minimal fuss but lacked the overlapping ambition to trouble Newcastle’s backline, eventually departing late with a knock. ​Leny Yoro: 6/10 It was a steep learning curve for the teenager against a physical Newcastle front line. After some early positioning jitters, he grew into the game and was denied a goal of his own by a spectacular Ramsdale save. He remains a work in progress but showed glimpses of his high ceiling. ​Harry Maguire: 6/10 The veteran defender was dominant in the air, winning several crucial headers to clear the danger. While he was largely composed against Newcastle’s pace, he will be disappointed not to have stepped out quicker to block Osula’s match-winning effort in the final minute. ​Luke Shaw: 6/10 Shaw endured a bruising encounter, including a heavy collision with Dan Burn, but remained a gritty competitor. He offered some support in the buildup before being substituted at the hour mark as United looked to freshen up their defensive options. ​Casemiro: 6/10 The Brazilian experienced a game of two halves. He showcased his elite vision with pinpoint passing in the first period and scored a vital equalizer with a clinical header. However, the relentless intensity of the Newcastle midfield eventually took its toll on his legs. ​Kobbie Mainoo: 4/10 A difficult evening for the academy graduate, who struggled to cope with the physical intensity of the Magpies’ press. He was dispossessed in dangerous areas several times during the first half and, despite more space after the red card, failed to dictate the tempo as usual. ​Bruno Fernandes: 6/10 The captain’s night was a mix of frustration and productivity. He conceded a clumsy penalty after a foul on Gordon but quickly made amends with a perfectly weighted free-kick for the equalizer. He probed for an opening late on but couldn’t find the decisive final ball. ​Bryan Mbeumo: 3/10 A night to forget for the winger, whose performance was characterized by a lack of clinical edge. Missing a glaring opportunity with the goal at his mercy in the first half proved costly, and he struggled to find any meaningful rhythm before being hooked. ​Benjamin Sesko: 5/10 While his hold-up play and link-up touches showed flashes of quality, the striker was largely starved of clear-cut chances. After a prolific run of form, he found himself well-shackled by the Newcastle center-backs and was unable to test Ramsdale. ​Matheus Cunha: 5/10 Cunha worked hard to find pockets of space but lacked the final product to hurt the hosts. He forced a save in the first half but faded as the match progressed, failing to provide the creative spark needed to break down ten men. ​Substitutes & Manager ​Manuel Ugarte: 6/10 Brought on to add bite to the midfield, he threw himself into the physical fray. He added energy and nearly found a winner with a header that sailed just over the crossbar. ​Joshua Zirkzee: 6/10 Replacing the ineffective Mbeumo, the forward looked sharp and eager to influence the result. He drew a fantastic late save from Ramsdale and offered a more dynamic threat in the final third. ​Michael Carrick: 5/10 Carrick will rue a missed opportunity to consolidate United’s position. While his initial setup was reasonable, he was slow to introduce attacking reinforcements despite his side holding a man advantage for over 45 minutes of play.

• Mohamed Salah slammed after ‘horrible’ moment in humbling Wolves loss

  Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol heavily criticized Mohamed Salah’s performance and poor decision-making following the Reds’ disappointing 2-1 loss to bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers.

  ​Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has slammed Mohamed Salah’s lack of impact during the Reds’ 2-1 loss at Molineux.

  Despite Salah ending a long drought with a goal, Nicol argued the Egyptian contributed little else to the struggling side.

  The defeat against bottom-placed Wolves highlighted ongoing issues for Arne Slot, with the team’s defense and wastefulness in the final third coming under intense scrutiny after another damaging result.

  ​Speaking on ESPN, Nicol voiced his frustration regarding the star forward’s performance during the match: “In the final third, the decision was just horrible.

  The one we showed in the highlight with Mo Salah… although he scored the goal, the goalie should’ve saved it, and he really didn’t contribute anything, again, all evening.”

  Manager Arne Slot echoed these concerns, lamenting his side’s continued inability to convert open-play chances.

• Liverpool under Klopp were A ‘different animal’, says former midfielder

  Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer claims the club has lost its elite edge under Arne Slot following a demoralizing Premier League loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

  ​Former Reds star Jason McAteer admits Liverpool were a “different animal” under Jurgen Klopp following Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at Wolves.

  Despite Mohamed Salah ending a lengthy goal drought, an injury-time winner left supporters deflated.

  McAteer suggests the current squad lacks the psychological invincibility of the previous era, noting that the team is no longer the “finely tuned unit” that once dominated European and domestic competitions.

  ​Reflecting on the transition, McAteer told LFC TV: “We’re not a finely tuned team.

  We were spoilt under Jurgen. He got us to that point, we were a different animal, we were finely tuned, we were going into games where we weren’t even contemplating losing.”

  While Arne Slot remains under pressure, the club is currently electing to stand by the manager as they prepare for an FA Cup rematch.

• Liverpool Player Ratings: Salah & Gakpo get 4 in disappointing Wolves loss

  Liverpool’s Champions League ambitions took a severe hit after a disjointed performance resulted in a 2-1 stoppage-time loss to bottom-side Wolves.

  Liverpool’s pursuit of a top-four finish suffered a catastrophic blow on Tuesday, as Arne Slot’s side fell to a 2-1 defeat against Premier League basement dwellers Wolverhampton Wanderers.

  Despite Mohamed Salah equalizing late in the game, the reigning champions were stunned by a 94th-minute deflected strike from Andre.

  The result marks a frustrating setback, with Liverpool failing to capitalize on their recent momentum at Molineux.

  Alisson (5/10): Largely untested until the closing stages, his poor clearance preceded the chaotic buildup to Wolves’ winner, leaving him helpless against the final deflection.

  Jeremie Frimpong (6/10): Making his first start since January, he offered defensive stability but lacked the final delivery to truly trouble the hosts.

  Ibrahima Konate (5/10): Generally composed, yet he was caught out of position during the pivotal moment that allowed Gomes to open the scoring.

  Virgil van Dijk (5/10): Despite providing a brilliant early assist, he was surprisingly outmuscled for the opener and missed a significant opportunity to equalize late on.

  Milos Kerkez (6/10): Defended his flank efficiently but squandered a golden opportunity to find the net from close range following a scramble in the box.

  Ryan Gravenberch (5/10): Struggled to maintain discipline, committing multiple fouls before being substituted at the interval.

  Alexis Mac Allister (6/10): An industrious performance; he pressed effectively and found dangerous pockets of space, though he occasionally lacked the strength to hold off challenges.

  Dominik Szoboszlai (5/10): While he contributed some key passes after shifting roles, he was caught in possession during the lead-up to Wolves’ dramatic stoppage-time winner.

  Mohamed Salah (4/10): Despite finding the back of the net, his overall play was uncharacteristically sloppy, defined by misplaced passes and poor ball control.

  Hugo Ekitike (5/10): Displayed flashes of pace but failed to sustain a threat, ultimately failing to contribute significantly to the attack.

  Cody Gakpo (4/10): Highly ineffective despite numerous attempts; his evening was compounded by a misplaced touch that inadvertently prevented a teammate from scoring.

  Substitutes

  Curtis Jones (6/10): Provided an immediate tempo increase, though he missed a sitter from under the crossbar.

  Rio Ngumoha (7/10): The most impactful substitute, injecting directness and testing the keeper with several dangerous efforts.

  Andy Robertson (6/10): Delivered a composed cameo.

  Joe Gomez (6/10): Solid in his defensive duties and unlucky to see the game-winning goal deflect over the keeper.

  Federico Chiesa (N/A): Had little time to influence proceedings.

• Mikel Arteta: ‘Heart almost stopped’ on late Raya save

  Mikel Arteta admitted his heart almost stopped during David Raya’s last-gasp save that preserved Arsenal’s 2-1 win over ten-man Chelsea and maintained their five-point lead at the summit.

  ​Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised David Raya’s late-game heroics following a tense victory over Chelsea.

  The goalkeeper produced a spectacular full-stretch save to deny Alejandro Garnacho in stoppage time, securing three points after goals from William Saliba and Jurriën Timber.

  Reflecting on the final moment, Arteta confessed, “the save he made in the last action — it was an unbelievable shot and my heart almost stopped.”

  ​Despite the win, Arteta expressed concern over Arsenal’s lack of control against ten men and revealed a potential injury blow.

  Midfielder Declan Rice requested a substitution due to discomfort and faces a fitness test before Wednesday’s clash with Brighton.

  Arteta remained focused on the narrow title race, stating, “the feeling that you have to continue to win and win and win… it is not enough to open a gap.”