Manchester United dented Newcastle United under-21’s turnaround under Diarmuid O'Carroll with a 2-0 win at the club’s academy. Goals from Sam Mather and Ethan Ennis snatched all three points - with the young Magpies failing to break down a sturdy backline.
The defeat leaves Newcastle sitting 11th in Premier League 2, with the Red Devils leapfrogging them in the table. A tricky trip to Mansfield Town in the EFL Trophy awaits on Tuesday night.
Here are your player ratings from the Man United loss, with few Toon youngsters scoring favourably.
13. Jay Turner-Cooke - 5
Likewise with Parkinson, was thrown on too late. Should have started the game. | Getty Images
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