Manchester United fans voiced their displeasure on social media after Newcastle’s Joelinton doubled the visitors’ lead at Old Trafford just 20 minutes into the game. The Brazilian headed in a precise cross from Anthony Gordon, leaving United trailing 2-0 early on.

Controversy surrounded the goal, with fans alleging a handball incident before Joelinton’s header. One user on X commented, “Sure, Joelinton can just knock it in the net with his arm,” while another demanded, “Replay Joelinton’s goal. Literal handball, but okay.”

The incident was not reviewed by VAR, as the ball did not strike a part of Joelinton’s arm considered illegal under current handball regulations.

Gary Neville, speaking during the broadcast, criticized Manchester United’s defensive setup and the midfield pairing of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen. He remarked, “Casemiro and Eriksen shouldn’t be playing together in the Premier League.

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 It is just so easy.”

While Neville acknowledged the quality of the cross from Lewis Hall that set up Joelinton, he expressed concerns over the possibility of a handball and suggested it might have deserved further scrutiny.

This result marked another low point in Ruben Amorim’s tenure, with Newcastle’s dominance highlighting Manchester United’s ongoing struggles.