Newcastle 3-3 Manchester United PLAYER RATINGS: Wayne Rooney back with a brace With both teams having goal scoring problems heading into the game, Newcastle and Man Utd stunned many by playing out a 3-3 draw at St James' Park. Here are the player ratings from the game.

JAMIE REDKNAPP: Van Gaal taking blame for his Manchester United stars JAMIE REDKNAPP: The weekend's top flight action saw Manchester City suffer defeat at the hands of the impressive Stoke City and Jurgen Klopp's high-flying Liverpool shocked by struggling Newcastle.

Newcastle boss Steve McClaren: We really shook Manchester City It was the most modest of touchline celebrations, a clenched left fist kept firmly at waist level. Steve McClaren has been at Newcastle long enough to know not to get carried away.

Five-star Sergio Aguero sinks Newcastle - CNN.com Sergio Aguero scored five goals as Manchester City rallied to thrash struggling Newcastle and reclaim top spot in the Premier League.

Manchester City 6-1 Newcastle: Aguero smashes FIVE as City run riot JOE BERNSTEIN AT THE ETIHAD:Sergio Aguero scored an incredible five times in just 20 minutes to end his Premier League goal drought and ensure Manchester City returned to winning ways.

WATCH: Sergio Aguero nets five goals in Manchester City onslaught

Man City vs Newcastle LIVE plus rest of the 3pm Premier League drama Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League as Manchester City host Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in one of five matches kicking off at 3pm.

Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle PLAYER RATINGS: Schneiderlin struggles CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: Manchester United were unconvincing once again as they were held to a goalless draw by a resilient Newcastle United side at Old Trafford.

Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle: Van Gaal's men woeful in attack OLIVER HOLT AT OLD TRAFFORD: Manchester United's perfect start to the new season came to an end on Saturday lunchtime as Newcastle secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Old Trafford.

Man City 5-0 Newcastle: David Silva's double helps City close gap IAN LADYMAN AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: Manchester City closed the gap at the top of the Barclays Premier League to five points with an easy win over Newcastle.