Man Utd find their mojo but blow their chance at Newcastle

Rooney and co shake off the boring tag, but also forget how to defend as they slide further down the table

Wayne Rooney
(Image credit: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty)

Newcastle United 3 Manchester United 3.

Three goals but just one point for Manchester United as Louis van Gaal watched his side throw away a two goal lead against Newcastle, as the away fans were left to consider whether thrilling draws such as this are preferable to scratchy victories like the one over Sheffield United in the FA Cup.

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