Monday 8 October 2012

United thump 3 past Newcastle

Manchester United moved into second spot in the English Premier League with a convincing 3-0 win at Newcastle Sunday. 

United have moved above local rivals Manchester City on goal difference, but both trail pacesetters Chelsea by four points after seven games. 

Alex Ferguson's men responded to their shock 3-2 home defeat last weekend to Tottenham Hotspur with a fine performance against north-east hopefuls Newcastle. 

Early goals from defenders Jonny Evans and Patrice Evra put them firmly in command before young England international Tom Cleverley wrapped up the three points with a brilliant strike after the break. 

It was his first English Premier League goal. 

Wayne Rooney, who set up the two opening goals from corners and was named man of the match, said United were delighted with their display. 

"It was a great result, everyone knows this is one of the hardest games of the season and we came away and defended brilliantly," he told the media in a post match interaction. 

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