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Manchester United’s unbeaten run under Michael Carrick came to an end on Wednesday, as they lost 1-2 to Newcastle United at St. James’ Park.

What made the defeat even more difficult to digest was the fact that the Magpies played the entire second half with 10 men, yet they looked by far the better team.

The Red Devils simply could not handle the intensity, with Bryan Mbeumo struggling out wide, while the caretaker head coach‘s substitutions did not work.

Fans did catch a glimpse of Casemiro playing on despite a facial injury, with a massive shiner on his left cheek.

Facial injury details

He had suffered the black eye during a collision against Crystal Palace. Due to the lack of options in the squad, Carrick had no choice but to play the former Real Madrid superstar as per The Sun.

Yet, it was the Brazilian who popped up to score United’s only goal of the game, nodding in Bruno Fernandes’ cross for his sixth goal of the season.

“Manchester United star Casemiro suffered a facial injury against Crystal Palace that left him with a black eye.

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