Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United at St James' Park, with William Osula scoring a dramatic winner in the 90th minute. The loss marked the first defeat in eight games for United under caretaker manager Michael Carrick.

The match was particularly significant for Carrick, who grew up in the Newcastle area watching football at St James' Park before his playing career took him to Manchester United, where he made 160 appearances alongside former teammate Paul Scholes.

Amad Diallo, who had started the first six matches under Carrick's temporary leadership, was among the players involved in the squad rotation. The Ivorian winger had previously been dropped to the bench against Crystal Palace the previous weekend after featuring prominently in Carrick's early team selections.

The defeat comes as Manchester United continues its search for a permanent manager following recent changes in the club's leadership structure. Carrick has been serving as caretaker while the club evaluates long-term options for the position.

Meanwhile, United's transfer activities remain active, with reports linking the club to Borussia Dortmund defender Julian Ryerson, who has provided 14 assists this season and attracted interest from multiple European clubs including Liverpool and Barcelona.