‘Like 13 men with the crowd’: Ramsdale hails Newcastle fans after Manchester United win

Aaron Ramsdale has said the home crowd helped Newcastle over the line against Manchester United despite Jacob Ramsey’s red card.

Newcastle snatched a late 2-1 win at St James’ Park on Wednesday night as substitute William Osula fired in a dramatic winner.

The Magpies claimed the points despite Ramsey’s controversial first-half red card. The midfielder was sent off for simulation after going down inside the area, having already been cautioned. Eddie Howe branded the decision ‘really harsh’ and said Ramsey was not ‘looking for a penalty’.

Newcastle did win a penalty moments later when Anthony Gordon was fouled in first-half stoppage time and the winger stepped up to convert. However, in a dramatic conclusion to the half, Casemiro headed in Bruno Fernandes’ free-kick to equalise before the break.

Despite their man disadvantage, Newcastle held firm defensively before Osula’s outstanding winner sealed a memorable win. The Danish winger charged forward on the break before whipping a finish into the far corner.

Ramsdale, who returned to the side and made a string of saves, praised the match-winner and the influence of the home support.

Speaking to TNT Sports, he said: “Really enjoyable. I’ve had opportunities which it’s been tough to get this year and hopefully today I’ve helped with this man to get three points and it’s about kicking on, and we wanted to be resilient and with 10 men we may as well have had 13 men with the crowd. It’s been an excellent night for us.

On Osula’s last-minute winner and celebrations, he added: “I just carried on running, almost fell over and saw the net rippled. I did a knee slide on my own.

“I’m delighted for him [William Osula], he’s got every attribute, he needs to believe in himself a bit more but he’s done it tonight and he’s won us the game.”

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