EPL: Manchester United thrash Newcastle United 3-0

London: Manchester United relied on early goals from their much-maligned defence and a stunning long-range effort from Tom Cleverley to secure a 3-0 win at Newcastle on Sunday, keeping the pressure on Chelsea at the top of the Premier League.

Tottenham is a just a point behind second-place United after beating Aston Villa 2-0 for a fourth straight win, but the misery continues for Liverpool courtesy of a frustrating 0-0 home draw with Stoke. Jonny Evans and Patrice Evra scored headers from corners for United in the opening 15 minutes and could then celebrate a rare clean sheet this season after Cleverley's 71st-minute curler made the game safe.

United are level on points with Manchester City and four behind Chelsea after seven games. Steven Caulker and Aaron Lennon were Tottenham's scorers.

United are level on points with Manchester City and four behind Chelsea after seven games.

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