Harry Kane’s brace plus a first-half goal from Heung-min Son cancelled out Matt Ritchie’s stunning strike to inflict a first league defeat on Steve Bruce’s men at St James’s Park since New Year’s Day.
Our man Miles Starforth was at the game and he has dished out his player ratings. Scroll and click through our gallery to see how he ranked each player...
5. Federico Fernandez - 5
Nowhere near his best. Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. Matt Ritchie - 8
Delivered a superb first-half cross for Shelvey, levelled with a thunderous strike, drove United on. Photo: MICHAEL REGAN
7. Jonjo Shelvey - 6
Headed a first-half chance over the bar and threatened with his deliveries. Photo: Michael Regan
8. Nabil Bentaleb - 5
Recalled to the starting XI against his former club, not a big influence with the ball. Photo: Michael Regan