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Newcastle cruised to a 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford to increase the pressure on Erik ten Hag and book a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
Eddie Howe named a much changed side for rematch of last year's final, which saw Man United emerge as a 2-0 winners at Wembley.
Miguel Almiron and Lewis Hall struck in the first half as Newcastle took a major step towards avenging the defeat.
Newcastle's place in the last eight was sealed when Joe Willock struck in the second half to seal a 3-0 victory for Howe's side, while increasing the pressure further on Ten Hag.
Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE was at Old Trafford and picked out some things you might have missed from Wednesday's match.
Eddie Howe's much changed side cruised to a 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford
The result increased the gloom around Manchester United following their derby defeat
Pressure has increased further on Man United boss Erik ten Hag following the heavy defeat
Happy you stayed put now, Sean?
Sean Longstaff captained Newcastle for the first time in what was his 150th appearance for his boyhood club.
The 26-year-old may have been a Man United player had their interest led somewhere following the midfielder’s breakthrough five years ago.
He was being likened to fellow Geordie Michael Carrick back then