A second-half strike from Newcastle's David Edgar denied leaders Manchester United victory in a thrilling match.
The Magpies took a surprise lead when James Milner fired in a stunning shot high into Edwin van der Sar's goal. The visitors bounced back when Scholes rifled in a brilliant 20-yard shot before he scored a sublime second from a similar distance. But 19-year-old defender Edgar grabbed a point for Newcastle with 25-yard drive that deflected in off Scholes.
The action started almost from the word go when Louis Saha came close to giving the visitors the lead, but fired just wide of Shay Given's goal.
Ronaldo, who tormented the inexperienced Newcastle defence all match, gave Saha the chance to make amends for his earlier miss, but this time the Frenchman was thwarted by an impressive save from Given. The striker then had a header blocked on the line from Giggs' cross, before his miserable day was complete when he came off with an injury.
Nevertheless, Sir Alex Ferguson's men still looked formidable opposition and when Newcastle took the lead it not only stunned the leaders but also the crowd at St James'..........Read more
Post-match - Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson:
"We missed a stack of chances but we have to admire Newcastle's character, they deserved their point. We should have won the match but we did not play as well as we have been because they did not allow us to play. I have nothing but praise for them. It is a real challenge now for the championship but we are a serious contender and points will be dropped by both teams." Read more...
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