Magical Roon destroys Toon

Man Utd 2 Newcastle Utd 1

United looked to be heading for their third successive Premiership defeat until Rooney strode on to Peter Ramage’s clearance and flashed an unstoppable volley past Shay Given.

Wes Brown sealed the victory when he powered home only his second United goal 17 minutes from time, but Ferguson was in no doubt the man who deserved the accolades was the youngster he was about to replace.