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Manchester United humbled 3-0 by Newcastle in Carabao Cup fourth round Newcastle United defeated Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford on Wednesday to advance past Manchester United to the Carabao Cup's fourth round. The Red Devils put up a terrible show; they were outplayed by their opponents and never really got into the game. Miguel Almiron scored Newcastle's first goal in the 25th minute after a deft passing play. Shortly before halftime, Lewis Hall increased the Magpies' lead by curling a free-kick into the top corner. With a well-executed effort from the edge of the box in the 60th minute, Joe Willock effectively ended the match. Manchester United had a few chances to get back into the game, but they were unable to take them. Bruno Fernandes hit the post in the second half, but that was as close as they came. The defeat was a major blow for Manchester United, who were hoping to win the Carabao Cup for the second time in a row. It also put more pressure on manager Eri...

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled dismissed claims he may return to management one day. The 71 year old, who is the most successful manager in English and Manchester United's football history, insisted he is not interested in getting himself worked up with everyday stresses that a job in football management would entail. Speaking with the BBC , Ferguson also revealed that he was approached by Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich in 2003, who tried to persuade him to abandon United and take up the reigns at Stamford Bridge. "They used an agent to approach me when Abramovich first took over," he said. "And I said, 'No chance'." Ferguson retired at the end of last season after spending 26 years in the Old Trafford dugout, during that time he won 13 premier league titles, 5 FA cups and 2 champions league trophies. Since then, new manager David Moyes has struggled to make the same impression at Old Trafford and has seen them win lose...

Manchester United put Wolverhampton Wanderers to the sword, scoring five unanswered goals.

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Liverpool had the better chances to win the match, but the much criticized David De Gea was outstanding in the Manchester United goal. He even saved the best for last, producing some world class saves to deny Dirk Kuyt and Jordan Henderson with just minutes remaining in the match. Source