Steve Bruce insists Manchester United will bounce back after Sunday's loss at St. James' Park.
Matty Longstaff's sensational second-half strike ensured Bruce would claim his first victory over United in 23 attempts as a manager.
Conversely, the result leaves Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in a mess, but Bruce says injuries have harmedhis former club.
"They've got horrific injury problems and until they get them all back, the Premier League can be unforgiving," he said at his post-match news conference.
"They've got a lot of injury problems but I'm sure Ole will turn it around.
"I can understand I've seen the difference in my team when two or three players have got back fit."
