And the infuriatingly inconsistent Anthony Martial then levelled things with a stunning drive.
Mourinho’s head may yet roll. But Alexis Sanchez's dramatic late winner may have bought him so time.
And if he does get some more weeks at the helm, he may have stumbled across a way to save his job.
Who knew Paul Pogba could be so influential as a defender?
Defence is United’s biggest concern. Eric Bailly was awful for his 18-minute stay on the pitch and Victor Lindelof, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones aren’t up to scratch.
Man Utd and Newcastle saw Anthony Martial rise to the occasion (Image: GETTY)
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But today, as a defender, Pogba ran the show.
He marauded forward in devastating fashion, resembling a Yaya Toure in his prime as he regularly broke up the field.
Scott McTominay is not a defensive solution.
But Pogba might be.
And, if United get the Frenchman as influential as he was today, then whose to say they cannot climb towards a Champions League spot?
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