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Chris Sutton and Peter Schmeichel react to Newcastle United win against Manchester United

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Newcastle United have won against Manchester United in the Premier League this evening.

Steve Bruce, Manager of Newcastle United looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on October 06, 2019 in Newcastle upon...

Chris Sutton has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to Newcastle United’s win against Manchester United on Sunday evening.

Newcastle have got the better of United 1-0 at St. James’ Park in the Premier League.

Matty Longstaff scored the only goal of the match in the 72nd minute, as the Red Devils’ poor run of form continued.

Former Chelsea striker Sutton was following the match, and and the BBC Sport and BT Sport pundit has taken to Twitter to praise Newcastle manager Steve Bruce.

United legend Peter Schmeichel has also praised Bruce on Twitter, and so has former Arsenal striker John Hartson.

Stats

Over the course of the 90 minutes at St. James’ Park on Sunday afternoon, hosts Newcastle had 31% of the possession, took 12 shots of which two were on target, and earned four corners, according to BBC Sport.

Visitors United had 69% of the possession, took 12 shots of which three were on target, and earned six corners, according to BBC Sport.

Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Leicester City shakes hands with Steve Bruce, Manager of Newcastle United at full-time after the Premier League match between Leicester City and Newcastle...