Goals from Dwight Gayle, Sean Longstaff, Miguel Almiron and Valentino Lazaro gave the Magpies a convincing away win before Dan Gosling netted a late consolation for the hosts. Our NUFC writer Miles Starforth has dished out his player ratings from the game – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see them:
5. Javier Manquillo - 7
Played with confidence, got forward and gave United an option in the final third of the pitch. 7 Photo: Getty Images
6. Nabil Bentaleb - 8
A good foil for Shelvey in a deep midfield role, protected the defence well. 8 Photo: Mark Runnacles
7. Jonjo Shelvey - 8
Sat in front of the back four with Bentaleb, was able to dictate the game and also set up Lazaro's goal. 8 Photo: LAURENCE GRIFFITHS
8. Sean Longstaff - 7
Played off Gayle as a No.10, caused problems and scored his first Premier League goal of the season before limping off. 7 Photo: Mark Runnacles