Man Utd 4-3 Newcastle

Manchester United extended their Premier League lead to seven points with a thrilling win over Newcastle. James Perch pounced from close range to give the Magpies an early lead before Jonny Evans equalised in similar style then turned a cross into his own net. Patrice Evra levelled matters with a low drive before Papiss Cisse's superb shot made it 3-2 to the Magpies. Robin van Persie equalised with a drive before Javier Hernandez slid in to convert a cross in the final minute. It was a remkable finish to an extraordinary match which saw the home side come from behind on three occasions. The result will be a bitter blow for Magpies manager Alan Pardew, although he will have been buoyed by the performance of his players, who came agonisingly close to defeating their opponents at Old Trafford for the first time since 1972. All the ingredients were there for a potentially eventful match - Boxing Day and a rain-sodden pitch.