Roy Keane has dubbed Manchester United 'physically and mentally a weak team' after they lost 4-1 to Newcastle at St James' Park on Sunday.
The Red Devils had gone into the game hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 draw with Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday.
But United were dire against the Toon, with Ruben Amorim's side struggling as they were hit for four.
Sandro Tonali put the hosts in front in the 24th minute, with Alejandro Garnacho then levelling for United.
Roy Keane has dubbed Manchester United 'physically and mentally a weak team' after they lost 4-1 to Newcastle at St James' Park on Sunday
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Harvey Barnes was the star of the show in the second half, however, with the Newcastle ace bagging a brilliant brace before Bruno Guimaraes added another late on.
United are rooted to 14th in the Premier League table, having won just 10 of their 32 league matches.
And Keane didn't hold back in his assessment of his former club, branding them 'weak' as their issues went on.
"It wasn't good enough in the second half from Man United," he said on Sky Sports.
"That's 14 league defeats now and we keep making excuses for the team.
"There aren't enough players that can run in the team and that want to run. They are not enough of a goal threat either.
"You've got to dig deep, even when you are up against it, and they didn't do that in the second half.
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"We said at half time that the big test was still to come for United. Newcastle are an outstanding side and they have got into a good habit in big games. Man Utd are the opposite.
"Man United are physically and mentally a weak team.
"Newcastle were too fast, too powerful and more determined. United couldn't deal with the pace up front from the attacking players, and they got what they deserved.
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"There was talk before the game on there being good signs for Man Utd and that they are getting better, but I can't see it. I just saw another poor performance, especially in the second half.
"It's not good enough and I worry for this group of players. they don't look like a strong group mentally."
United won't have too long to reflect on the defeat.
Man United boss Ruben Amorim looked troubled after his side were crushed by Newcastle on Sunday
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They'll return to action on Thursday as they look to beat Lyon and make the semi-finals of the Europa League.
As for Newcastle, their next match is against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday night (7.30pm).
It remains to be seen if Eddie Howe will return to the dugout after it emerged the Toon boss was taken to hospital earlier in the week.
