Welcome to this crucial Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Manchester United live from St James' Park. After beating the Magpies' bitter rivals at the weekend, can Louis van Gaal's men net a rare away with in the north east tonight?

FT: Newcastle 0 Manchester United 1. Another average United performance, but a vital win nonetheless. With all their top four rivals winning, it was imperative that they picked up three points, but after wasting several chances, a fortunate Ashley Young goal snatches victory. Huge result.

United are holding on, just. Home crowd getting frustrated. United have deserved it, but De Gea is once again the hero.

What a save from De Gea! Once again the Spaniard comes to United's rescue, this time denying Cisse at the last. Four added minutes.

Incrediible drama. Tireless work from captain Rooney. He ever gave up, forced the error, but Krul has to do better, passed it straight to Young. Not an easy finish, but he remained composed.

GOAL! Newcastle 0 Manchester United 1. The scrappiest of goals gifts United a massive three points! Krul made a mess of a clearance, and Young was on hand to side foot home to probably snatch a vital win

Rojo is brought off, with Michael Carrick making his return to the side. No Radamel Falcao?

Rojo is a lucky boy. Late challenge goes unpunished, with the Argentine full-back already booked.

Valencia is cautioned for a late challenge on sub Gouffran. Right call from the referee.

Blind takes a knock as he carries the ball forward. Not long for United to find a winner...

Fellaini is replaced by Mata. Again, he does not look happy. Yoan Gouffran is on for the hosts in place of Sammy Ameobi.

Long ball into the box for Newcastle, but it comes to nothing. Look content to settle for a point.

Young drills a pacey cross into the six-yard box, but Krul gathers well. Has been very impressive tonight.

United enjoying plenty of the ball, but they are just going from side to side. No penetration. Surely some changes on the way...

Rooney gets up so well above Gutierrez, but his downward header is well saved by Krul. Got down very quickly to keep it out.

United bench looks in deep debate. Some changes are surely imminent...

Liverpool are winning, Tottenham are winning, Arsenal are winning. United have to win this, simple as that.

Bad news for United fans...

CHANCE! How is this still 0-0? Herrera dithers and is dispossessed. Perez plays in Cisse, but the Senegalese hitman drags his shot wide. Should have done better.

Same laws for everyone! Gutierrez is booke already!

Gutierrez's appearance has lifted Newcastle. Valencia has to block to keep Perez's cross from reaching the danger area.