Jonjo Shelvey’s early strike was quickly cancelled out by two quickfire Eagles strikes, which ultimately ensured the three points headed down to South London with Roy Hodgson & Co.
But how did the Magpies’ players perform on the day? Was it a continued improvement from the Everton win, or was it more of the same from Steve Bruce’s men?
Our man at St James’s Park, Miles Starforth, picks out five of United’s front five for praise, but performance levels dropped in the back four.
1. Martin Dubravka - 6
At fault for Man United’s first goal, beaten at his near post by a shot from Martial, kept the score down after that. | Getty Images Photo: PAUL ELLIS
2. Fabian Schar - 4
Two first-half errors cost Newcastle two goals, looked out of sorts. | Getty Images Photo: Tom Purslow
3. Federico Fernandez - 6
Captained the team in the absence of Lascelles, Dummett, Shelvey and Carroll, steadier than some of his team-mates. | Getty Images Photo: PAUL ELLIS
4. Florian Lejeune - 6
Came through his second league came in eight months unscathed physically. | Getty Images Photo: Mark Runnacles