Manchester United

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has just been speaking to Sky Sports. There was a lot of sighing and trying to find the words.

He said "unacceptable" a whole load of times.

"We didn't create any proper chances. We defended well. The team needs to step up. We have some big injuries but that’s no excuse. We are Manchester United, we need to keep training hard, fighting and winning games."

What do you need to improve?

"Everything. A lot of things to improve. I don’t know what to say. Keep trying, fighting, improving every day. It’s a hard moment for us.

"The most difficult time since I’ve been here. I don’t know why, what is happening. Sorry to the fans. We will keep fighting.

"Come on, we conceded a goal from a comer. That cannot happen. It’s unacceptable."

Man Utd manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, speaking to Sky Sports: "We're disappointed. We did lack quite a few key players but that's no excuse. The players worked hard and ran their socks off but at the moment we're in a place we're not used to. Some of the boys lack a little bit of composure and we don't create enough chances to win a game of football.

"They stay together as a team but we don't create.

"Luckily for us it's now the international break. We get time to evaluate what's gone on over these eight games. We will sit down, hopefully we'll get a few players back. It's my responsibility. I need to sort their heads out. Young boys lacking confidence - they need some help from experienced players and staff.

"They're human and they want to do well. They need to see the results of their hard work and we're not getting those results so that's going to affect them.

"The first half was the sloppiest we've been. In the second half we dominated but we didn't create.

"We've not changed a lot. We've played the same way and stuck to our principles. The players are working hard. We've had six out from the Chelsea game and that's going to affect results. But we'll work hatd and get the quality back."

Playing Liverpool next is the "perfect game" for Manchester United, says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Agree?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is asked what the solutions are to Manchester United's problems.

"That's the million dollar question," he says.

"If you only work on sunny days, you’ll never get to your destination."

More from OGS very soon.

Matty and Sean's dad - David Longstaff - still plays professionbal ice hockey for Whitley Warriors.

Last week he was named the NIHL (National Ice Hockey League) player of the month for September after scoring six goals and adding six assists. He has now scored in 30 consecutive seasons.

Pat Nevin
Former Chelsea and Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

On the Longstaff brothers

That moment, with the brothers having a little hold of each other, turning around and smiling to the family in the stands is a brilliant moment for them. It’s a dream. They’ll be on Match of the Day 2, they’ll be a social media sensation. What a moment for him. Get used to it.

When you start your career and think about your first game and who it will be against... To think you’ll do it against Man Utd, at home, with your brother playing alongside you - yeah, right, that will happen! Well it just has.

I used to take nothing from having local players coming through the academy. And then you start looking at it happening around the country - like at Chelsea - and you think there is something in it. The entire crowd, the city get behind you.

He was the coolest man in the ground when the ball dropped to him.

I covered the AZ game on Thursday and I was pretty amazed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said it was a "good performance". It absolutely was not.

Peter Malath: I am still waiting for another legendary Ole excuse after this game. At least be honest and say, "we are garbage, no fight, no desire, no pride or commitment."

Antony Short: If Ole is such a legend he should resign and say the job is just too big for him

Daniel: Surely only a matter of time before OGS is for the sack. Abysmal performances in Europe, scraping past Rochdale in the cup, 9 points from 8 games - the overall picture is damning.

Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff: "I'm over the moon. I know how hard he's worked. He's been the best player in training. He was a breath of fresh air. I couldn't be prouder of him.

"It was great. Look how lively he was, he made my job a lot easier. He was really quiet last night, he's usually bouncing around the house shouting. I've never heard him so quiet."

Newcastle goalscorer Matty Longstaff speaking to Sky Sports: "Last night you go to bed dreaming of it but you never think it will happen. I'm over the moon, speechless.

"I found out I was in the team yesterday after training, the butterflies started going and I looked forward to it ever since, I was buzzing.

On his goal: "It was hit and hope and rather than a placed shot but it's in the back of the net. You can't describe the feeling, running away to the fans, it was surreal.

"I thought my first half shot was in but it hit the bar. That was a bit disappointing but to get the goal front of the Gallogate, it's that little bit special."

Just seen a nice interview with the Longstaff boys on Sky Sports. Matty gave his brother Sean the man of the match award. We'll bring you what they said very soon.

Harry, Hampshire: I'm a United fan who doesn't want to say sack the manager as a quick fix, but I can't help but think based on dreadful performance week after week, did we make the wrong appointment?

Ian, Manchester: It's been said that we have slipped into mediocrity lately , but we're not even that good! We are a shambles. Whilst nobody has a God given right to win matches or trophies you expect more from experienced international players wearing the badge of Manchester United.

dukkhaboy: Last season I was so relieved when Manchester United didn’t buy out Pochettino’s contract and went for Solskjaer instead. Now if they sack or when) I would be more ‘meh’ if they went for Poch

Manchester United finished 13th that season.

It's Manchester United's lowest points tally after eight games since 1989-90. Although I'm pretty sure that was also true before kick-off (about seven games).

Nine points from eight games. Borderline relegation form.

That's Steve Bruce's first win against Manchester United as a manager. Tonight was his 23rd attempt.

Newcastle United move out of the relegation zone and are now one point behind Manchester United.

It's 11 away games without a win for Manchester United.

It's all over!!!!

Andreas Pereira's free-kick is easily caught by Martin Dubravka!

David de Gea is coming up!!!!