Newcastle United has been in the hunt for a place in the UEFA Europa League and they have now taken their first step towards it with a convincing win over Manchester United at St James' Park.
The match was a classic one with both teams pushing for a victory but Newcastle were able to hold on as they went on to secure a crucial win against the Premier League champions.
The draw gives Newcastle a commanding lead in the table and they are only two points behind top six clubs, while Manchester United remain unbeaten in eight matches and sit just outside the bottom three.
It is clear that Newcastle United will be looking to build upon this result and continue their strong form in Europe, while Manchester United will need to look elsewhere if they want to maintain their momentum in the league.
However, there are still plenty of challenges ahead for both sides, including a clash with Liverpool in the FA Cup final on Sunday and a trip to Old Trafford next weekend to face Manchester City.
Overall, Newcastle United's performance against Manchester United is a positive sign for them and their chances of making the Europa League are looking brighter than ever. The team needs to keep up their efforts and make sure they don't let down in the league when they travel to Old Trafford on Sunday.