Bruno Guimaraes: Newcastle Star Leaves Wout Weghorst for Dead As Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United Fumble

• Bruno Guimarães exhibited his class once again as Newcastle United beat Manchester United
• Eddie Howe's side exacted their revenge over United after the Carabao Cup final loss in February
• Guimarães gave embattled Man United striker Wout Weghorst something to remember him by

When Bruno Guimarães made the decision to leave Lyon and join Newcastle United in January of last year, many people questioned his decision-making skills, given that a lot of other top clubs wanted his signature.

At that time, Newcastle were nowhere near the side they have been this season and joining a struggling team - when the likes of Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea had inquired about your services - did not make sense.

However, a season and a half later, Guimarães has consistently shown why moving to Tyneside was the best decision for his career.

He has cemented his place in the Magpies' midfield with his ability to break opposition play, initiate attacks, and score being among his greatest assets.

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Eddie Howe has often played him alongside Sean Longstaff and the result has been magnanimous, with Newcastle reaching their first final in over 20 years.

Guimaraes vs Manchester United

Against Manchester United on April 2, the Brazilian bossed the midfield once again with Erik ten Hag's trio of Scott McTominay, Marcel Sabitzer, and Bruno Fernandes struggling to keep up.

Perhaps if his compatriot, Casemiro had been available, it could have been a fair game.

In one incident, he embarrassed Wout Weghorst with a silky nutmeg under extreme pressure.

The Dutch striker quickly closed Guimarães down with the intention of dispossessing him, only to be left with an egg on his face as the ball went through his legs.

@NUFCLC commented:

"The best player I have ever seen in the shirt. Took liberties yesterday. As calm as you like, great tackler, great presser, quick, can score and assist. There isn’t a thing he can’t do, man."

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Goals from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson were enough for Howe's men to exact their revenge on the Red Devils after the Carabao Cup defeat.

Gary Neville defends Weghorst

While many have slammed the Dutchman as a failed signing for the Red Devils, a legend-turned-pundit has come to his defence.

Gary Neville slammed critics of Weghorst, believing the Man United forward is doing his best and does not deserve to be lambasted.

The former Wolfsburg striker has received credit for his work rate on the pitch and his skills at hold-up play but fails to score goals.