Premiership: Shearer pulls a goal back

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

Wed, 02 Jan, 2002 - 21:30

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.

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