Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said his side's winning run was built on defensive improvement after they claimed a fourth straight Premier League victory with a 2-0 win at Manchester United on Monday.

Newcastle United beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League yesterday. Here are the players who surprised — and the ones who disappointed.

Newcastle United manager, Eddie Howe has said that the performance of goalkeeper, Martin Dubravka and the whole side helped deliver the clean sheet against Manchester United on Monday night. Two early first-half goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton earned Newcastle the win over Man United at Old Trafford.

Both teams come in on completely different trajectories. Newcastle United have found the form that got them back to the Champions League two seasons ago under Eddie Howe. Winners of their last four in all competitions, the Magpies have scored at least three goals in each game moving up to fifth in the table.

The latest football news and reaction as Newcastle see off Manchester United, Ipswich shock Chelsea and Aston Villa draw with Brighton.

Manchester United host Newcastle United in the Premier League this evening, with the home side desperate for three points as they look to rise from 14th in the table. Ruben Amorim ’s team has fallen to embarrassing defeats to Bournemouth and Wolves over the last two matches,