Man United stay on Euro trail thanks to Ashley Young’s late goal

Newcastle United 0 Manchester United 1: Louis Van Gaal’s side moved a small step closer to Champions League qualification as Ashley Young’s 89th minute smash and grab goal secured three vital points for Manchester United.

Van Gaal’s team looked set to lose ground on their rivals in the race for the top four places, with his fellow Dutchman Tim Krul providing the heroics in the Newcastle goal, before the keeper gifted Young his first goal in 14 months with just a minute to go.

The match was heading towards a draw before Wayne Rooney made a late break and Krul could only divert his attempted clearance to Young, who coolly finished at the far post. It was a priceless goal, with all of United’s rivals winning and keeps Van Gaal’s team well and truly in the hunt for the top four following a run of just two defeats in 22 league games.