Newcastle provide hope for season ahead as Carrick’s biggest Manchester United problems become clear

Manchester United’s Harry Maguire looks dejected

So much can change in a year, and yet sometimes nothing changes at all. Just ask Eddie Howe, who is now fresh off the back of yet another home win against Manchester United that will provoke mixed feelings about the season Newcastle United have produced.

This victory might be the sweetest of all, a controversial Jacob Ramsey red card meaning the hosts had it all to do but a magnificent William Osula winner meaning it goes down as one of the great nights at St James’ Park.