Football fans are accusing the social media team at Newcastle United of going too far with a taunting tweet directed at Manchester United following their Carabao Cup defeat. After suffering a 3-0 loss to Manchester City just days earlier, United was once again beaten by the same scoreline by Newcastle. The tweet from the Magpies' admin, which made a dig at the attendance figures, drew strong reactions from fans.

United's Humiliating Week Continues

It has been a week to forget for Manchester United. First, they were soundly beaten 3-0 by local rivals Manchester City in the Premier League. Then, in the Carabao Cup, they suffered another 3-0 defeat, this time at the hands of Newcastle. The loss has heaped further pressure on manager Erik ten Hag, who is already facing criticism.

A Savage Tweet Sparks Controversy

The Newcastle United social media team did not hold back in their response to Manchester United's defeat. Noting that some home supporters left the match early, the admin tweeted, "Tonight's attendance at Old Trafford is 72,000. Slightly less now." The tweet quickly went viral and drew mixed reactions from fans, with some applauding the dig and others branding it a "total violation."

United Fans Show Their Displeasure

The defeat and the taunting tweet did not sit well with Manchester United fans. They booed their team off the pitch at the end of each half and expressed their frustration on social media. The online jibe from Newcastle only added salt to the wound, with one fan remarking, "Cooking them on the pitch. Cooking them on Twitter."

Newcastle Supporters Revel in Victory

Meanwhile, Newcastle fans couldn't be happier with their team's performance. They celebrated the victory on social media and took delight in the fact that some United fans left the match early. Videos of the departing fans were shared online, accompanied by chants of "We can see you sneaking out." The jubilant response from Newcastle supporters further fueled the controversy surrounding the tweet.

United Must Regroup

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag acknowledged the team's poor performance and apologized to the fans. He admitted that the recent results have not been good enough and emphasized the need to raise the team's standards. With a crucial match against Fulham coming up, United will have to quickly recover from their recent setbacks and regroup.

It remains to be seen how the social media team at Newcastle United will respond to the backlash. The incident serves as a reminder of the power of social media in the world of football, where emotions can run high and even the smallest taunt can spark controversy.