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Man Utd U18 vs Newcastle 2-0 defeat as it happened

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Manchester United took on Newcastle in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon. United in Focus brought you all the latest LIVE as it happened.

It is the penultimate weekend of the U18 Premier League, and Manchester United saw the title slip away officially as Manchester City beat Derby County.

It wouldn’t have mattered anyway, with United failing to beat Newcastle, losing 2-0 against the North East side.

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Godwill Kukonki of Manchester United during the FA Youth Cup fourth round match between Manchester United and Derby County at Old Trafford on January 23, 2026
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This is one of the more disappointing performances of the season, with lots of possession but little creativity; maybe heads have already turned toward the FA Youth Cup final.

You can follow along below for all the latest updates from the game.

  • Newcastle 2-0 Manchester United
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Substitutions

OFF: Brown, Ibragimov, Helafu ON: D. Nkoto, Plunkett, Ajayi

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Newcastle’s goal ruled offside

Almost 3-0 but he’s offside.

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United’s first shot of the game

In the 53rd minute.

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Half-time

United trail 2-0 at the break.

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Elsewhere Man City lead 1-0

As things stand, City will become U18 North champions

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Newcastle 2-0

Almost copy paste from the first goal, Helafu caught in possession and Newcastle score from the edge off the box with a good finish into the bottom corner.

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Newcastle 1-0

Strong start from Newcastle, and they’ve now taken the lead after an effort from outside the box. Bottom left corner, unsavable.

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Kick-off

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United vs Newcastle U18 live on YouTube

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Strong United team

While there is no Jim Thwaites, JJ Gabriel or Godwill Kukonki, it is a very strong team named by United.

Ibragimov makes his first start since 2025, while Lusale starting is also exciting given his impressive cameos.

Should be a good game.

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Manchester United XI

Byrne-Hughes; Helafu, McCormack, Mills, Overy; McEvoy, Ibragimov; Lusale, Shah, Brown, Bradbury.

Subs: Heath, Plunkett, B. Nkoto, D. Nkoto, Ajayi

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Darren Fletcher could rotate today

With the league title race all but done, don’t be surprised to see United field another rotated side today to keep the starters fit for the FA Youth Cup final.

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How to watch

The game will be live on MUTV from 12.25pm BST.

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What time is kick-off?

United vs Newcastle U18s kicks off at 12.30pm BST.

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Newcastle vs Manchester United U18 live

We’ll bring you all the latest as and when it happens in the U18 Premier League.

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