Manager Steve Bruce made changes for the trip to his former club, with half an eye on Everton, who come to St James's Park less than 48 hours later. And for a while it looked like the changes would pay off – well, until the Red Devils kicked into action. Here’s what Miles Starforth thought of it...
5. Javier Manquillo - 6
Stuck to his task on an awkward afternoon for Newcastle. Photo: Tom Purslow
6. Matty Longstaff - 7
Scored 17 minutes into his first league start in almost two months, never stopped running. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
7. Sean Longstaff - 5
Handed a start against the team which wanted to sign him in the summer, at fault for the fourth goal and nowhere near his best. Photo: Tom Purslow
8. Miguel Almiron - 5
Threatened in fits and starts, drew a foul from McTominay which should have seen the midfielder shown a second yellow card. Photo: Clive Brunskill