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Premier League / Matchday 18

Old Trafford / 26.12.2014

Manchester United

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Newcastle United

W. Rooney(23', 36')
R. van Persie(53')

P. Cissé(87' PEN)

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ByThe Editorial Team

Updated 26/12/2014 at 16:53 GMT

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90'+4

And that is full-time, it finishes 3-1 to Louis Van Gaal's side courtesy of a Rooney brace and Van Persie's header.

90'+3

Newcastle have only touched the ball once in stoppage time so far.

90'+2

It's a home game against Everton for the Magpies next on Sunday.

90'

McNair has recovered from a shaky first half display to grow in confidence as the game has gone on.

89'

Four minutes of added time will be played.

87'

De Gea went the right way but was never going to get a hand on that ferocious effort from the striker.

86'

GOAL! Cisse wil take it and on his 100th appearance he slams it into the roof of the net.

85'

Penalty to Newcastle after Jones brings down Colback!

83'

82'

The Magpies have a free-kick on the left and Taylor heads over.

81'

It's Valencia making way for Rafael.

80'

Great save by De Gea with his legs to keep out Perez's shot after a mistake by Fletcher.

78'

Van Persie with a low volley which he completely misses after a fine pass from Mata.

76'

Rafael is preparing to come on for the final quarter of the game.

74'

United passing the ball around with ease, Newcastle cannot get a sniff.

72'

71'

This has been like a training ground match in the second half. No urgency at all with United three goals up.

70'

The free-kick is cleared away though.

69'

Jones concedes a free-kick near the box after bringing down Cisse.

67'

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