Premiership: Shearer pulls a goal back

Manchester Utd 3, Newcastle 1 (latest)

Newcastle captain Alan Shearer has pulled a goal back against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The former England skipper headed home past Fabien Barthez in the 68th minute.

A first-half goal from Ruud van Nistelrooy and a second-half Paul Scholes double has the champions on course for all three points.