Reflecting on the win, Ten Hag commented, "It is a victory and I was pleased with the performance of the team. It's always difficult to play against Newcastle, they are very physical, but also we played good football, scored good goals, especially the first. It was a nice team goal. We get some players back, we have now more players available and you have a bench."
Despite the welcome victory, Manchester United's disappointing season persists, with a seventh-place finish, at best, looming - a far cry from their usual standards in the Premier League era. However, avoiding a record 10th home defeat on the last Old Trafford outing of the season provided a small silver lining for Ten Hag, who has endured a challenging campaign.
While the win against Newcastle was a step in the right direction, there are still lingering questions about the team's performance. One notable inquiry is why it took so long to give Amad Diallo an opportunity. The 21-year-old Ivorian, who delivered a crucial FA Cup winner against Liverpool in March, finally received a Premier League start against Arsenal and continued to impress against Newcastle, providing an assist for Mainoo and scoring a sensational goal himself.
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