Magpies humiliated again!

Newcastle 1: 5 United

It didn't matter that United were playing at Newcastle's home this time, United still came up with a sterling performance to record a thumping victory. The scoreline surely is going to make matters worse for Kevin Keagan and his revival plans.

Keagan had revealed that he was plotting an upset at St. Jame's Park. And it did turn out to be an open encounter in the first few minutes of the game. Both teams made good moves upfront and the game was being played end to end. But that's when United are more dangerous, because it gives lots of space for our talented front men - Rooney, Tevez and Ronaldo. And so it wasn't a surprise that the first goal came from the lethal combination of Rooney and Ronaldo. Ronaldo's pinpoint cross found Rooney make an easy tap-in volley. First goal on, the game seemed to be drifting United's way. Second goal was a beautiful finish - Ronaldo was at the end of a neat through pass from Carrick and he showed typical cool composure to put it past Shay Given.

Second half wasn't any different. United looked like scoring any time while the Magpies didn't look too threatening to the United defense. So when Ronaldo scored his second in no time - this time he coolly ran around the substitute keeper and finished it as coolly the game was as good as over. And it was only left to seen as to how many United would end up scoring. Rooney came up with a brilliant curling effort to score his second of the night and Saha had some reason to smile too - he scored United's fifth of the match.

All in all, a commanding performance specially because it was an away match and United have been rotating players to keep the squad fresh as it's the business end of the season.
The front men looked at their typical menacing best. And I have to say Carrick has been finding form off late and his passing last night was awesome - reminiscent of his last year's form. Nani looked pretty dangerous too and it's good to see him carry on from where he left in the FA Cup victory against Arsenal. The victory was doubly sweeter after seeing Arsenal dropping points at St. Andrews (thanks to the brilliant Mcfadden!). Just 3 point adrift - meaning we can breathe easy now! Keep it going Red Devils!