Brighton took control of the game from Chelsea in the second half, grabbing a win and ensuring Chelsea remained 11th on the table.
With Sunday’s result, Newcastle now have 50 points in 27 games, edging United by goal difference on the EPL log.
Club chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said in a statement that the club’s performance this season was below expectations.
Meanwhile, that was not the case in West London on Saturday evening as two goals scored in each half by Watkins and McGinn condemned the Blues to a defeat right in their backyard.
Spurs announced Conte’s exit via a statement on Sunday night.
Manchester City thrashed runaway English Championship leaders Burnley 6-0 on Saturday to power into the English FA Cup quarter-finals.
Crystal Palace on Friday sacked manager Patrick Vieira after 20 months in charge.
United shared points with Southampton, failing to bounce back from a devastating 7-0 defeat to Liverpool last week.
Mikel Arteta’s boys netted all three goals in the first half, outplaying the home side in grand style.
Arsenal kept their title dream alive on Saturday after they beat Bournemouth 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium.
