In a shocking display, Manchester United faced a severe 4-1 defeat against Newcastle United, marking the first time under Ruben Amorim's leadership that the team conceded four goals in a Premier League match.

The match started evenly, ending the first half 1-1. However, the second half saw Newcastle's Harvey Barnes netting two goals, leading to a dominating win that denied the Red Devils consecutive league victories.

With United having drawn 2-2 against Lyon just days earlier in the Europa League quarterfinal first leg, some speculate that the players may have had one eye on the upcoming showdown, contributing to their lackluster performance against the Magpies.

Frustration was evident on Amorim's face after the loss, as he addressed the media. When asked about the team's shortcomings, he said, "We made too many mistakes. Newcastle was better at winning second balls and they took full advantage. We have to acknowledge our faults to improve going forward."

He elaborated on the team's mindset, stating it was a multi-faceted issue, saying, "It’s not easy to pinpoint one reason for our struggles. Facing top teams like Newcastle is challenging, and our mistakes make it even harder to compete. We need to concentrate on our next game on Thursday and perform much better."

Regarding the criticism aimed at his players, Amorim acknowledged it but remained focused on the task ahead: "I understand the criticism. However, nothing is worse than losing. The league table speaks volumes about our performance, so we need to push forward. Losing is the toughest part of this job, and we must learn from it."

As the team shifts focus to their critical Europa League match, the pressure is on to turn their performance around and restore some much-needed confidence. Fans will be eagerly awaiting whether this setback can spur a transformation.