Newcastle United 4–1 Manchester United: Premier League xG analysis, Tactics & Player Ratings
Score: Newcastle United 4–1 Manchester United
Date: April 13, 2025
Competition: Premier League
Formations: Newcastle 4–3–3 | Manchester United 3–4–2–1
Match Time: 99 mins
Active Play: 56 mins
xG: Newcastle 2.4 – 0.5 Manchester United
xT: Newcastle 1.9 – 0.5 Manchester United
Newcastle vs Man United: Game Summary & Match Stats
The player is awarded a rating for each game based on how good the player's performance was compared to other players in the same position, with data from a magnitude of historical games.
Analysis: Newcastle United - Manchester United
Newcastle were ruthless, and the numbers backed it up. A dominant xG of 2.4 to 0.5 and a steady xT climb across the match shows how well they controlled territory and chance creation.
xT Timeline: Newcastle gradually increased threat across both halves, while United barely registered consistent danger.
xG Timeline: Newcastle built pressure in four distinct waves, converting in key moments. United’s xG stayed flat until a late bump.
Shotmap: Newcastle’s attack was focused, varied, and mostly central. United’s few efforts were mostly low-percentage attempts from distance or wide angles.
Newcastle were sharper, smarter, and more dangerous throughout — and the stats match the scoreline.
Player Ratings
Bruno Guimarães – Newcastle – 8.9
Dan Burn – Newcastle – 8.2
Sandro Tonali – Newcastle – 8.0
Final Thoughts
A comprehensive performance from Newcastle, combining possession balance with lethal attacking phases. Manchester United had no answers to Newcastle’s intensity, and the underlying metrics show just how one-sided it was. A statement win at St. James’ Park.
