United slump to their 2nd consecutive defeat at OT
Yohan Cabaye scored the only goal of the game as Newcastle United condemned Manchester United to a second home defeat in four days.
The result leaves David Moyes' side in ninth, four points behind Newcastle and 12 points adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal
Robin van Persie returned to the Red Devils line-up after injury, partnering Javier Hernandez in the absence of the suspended Wayne Rooney.
The first chance of the game, however, fell to Phil Jones, who brought a smart stop from Tim Krul early on.
But despite the best efforts of the busy Adnan Januzaj, a sleepy first half would only come to life just before the interval, when David De Gea twice thwarted Mathieu Debuchy.
The second half started in far more lively fashion, Van Persie and Januzaj both going close before Patrice Evra was denied by a combination of the post and Vurnon Anita's left hand.
But the Magpies got their noses in front just after the hour mark. Moussa Sissoko skipped away down the right and cut the ball back for Cabaye, who guided a finish into the corner of the net.
United almost responded immediately, Robin van Persie having a goal chalked off for offside, but Newcastle would survive a late siege to record a memorable win.
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