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'They wanted to win more, so they won': Erik ten Hag questions his Manchester United stars' hunger after defeat at Newcastle, branding their performance 'UNACCEPTABLE' and urging them to 'learn a lesson' from top-four setback

Erik ten Hag ripped into his Manchester United side after they lost to Newcastle on Sunday.

The manager felt Eddie Howe's players 'wanted it more' in the clash, which ended 2-0 after second half goals from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson.

It was a particularly damaging loss for the visitors, as Newcastle have now leapfrogged them into third place in the Premier League table.

United registered just one shot on target in the game, and Ten Hag admitted his side had been second best.

'I hate to say it but they were better today,' he told Sky Sports after the game, 'especially their determination, passion and desire.