Man United Storms Back to Rout Newcastle on Boxing Day

Man United fell behind early but scored four unanswered goals to kick off the festive season with three big points.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) Anthony Martial's double helped Manchester United come from behind to beat Newcastle 4-1 in the English Premier League on Thursday.

United was stunned when Matty Longstaff netted the opener for Newcastle.

Martial equalized in the 24th minute. Mason Greenwood's strike and Marcus Rashford's header sent United into the lead before halftime and Martial sealed the victory six minutes after the break.

🔥 MARTIAL 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Q6swVTkSsN

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MASON GREENWOOD 😳😳😳 pic.twitter.com/lTtz9P7PmL

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Marcus Rashford's 11th Premier League goal, a new career high 🤯 pic.twitter.com/mNNpuxGaIt

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An Anthony Martial goal and an Anthony Martial smile

Happy days for @ManUtd 😄 pic.twitter.com/2G88O29Gkc

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United rose to seventh place, while Newcastle is 10th in the standings.