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Wayne Rooney celebrates with strike partner Radamel Falcao after the England captain opened the scoring at Old Trafford on Boxing Day 

Juan Mata played a throughball over the top of Newcastle defence to Falcao who managed to slide on his knees and pull the back 

Rooney then converted Falcao's excellent assist from six yards with 23 minutes of the first-half gone at Old Trafford 

Newcastle goalkeeper Jak Alnwick could do nothing to stop an unmarked Rooney opening the scoring in the Boxing Day fixture 

The Manchester United captain then turns away to celebrate with Falcao after delighting the Old Trafford crowd with the opening goal 

Rooney points the finger at Falcao, on loan from Monaco, after the Colombian's excellent assist in the Old Trafford encounter 

Rooney then added his second goal of the game with nine minutes of the first-half remaining to double Manchester United's advantage 

Rooney runs away with his arms outstretched after scoring for the home side against Newcastle in the 36th minute 

The England international slides on his knees in front of the United faithful after he extended the hosts' lead in the Boxing Day clash

Dutchman Robin van Persie gave Manchester United a 3-0 lead with this header in front of the Stretford End after 53 minutes 

Van Persie celebrates his header with Falcao, and the United faithful, as Louis van Gaal's side cruised to a comfortable victory 

Papiss Cisse converts from the penalty spot with only minutes remaining to hand Newcastle a consolation goal at Old Trafford