Premier League champions Manchester United are beaten 3 - 1 at Newcastle . Cesc Fabregas netted twice in the first half and Lionel Messi came off the substitutes ' bench to add another couple after the break to give Pep Guardiola 's side a healthy advantage ahead of next week 's return match . Demba Ba , Yohan Cabaye and a Phil Jones own goal gives Newcastle victory . The defeat is United 's second in a row after their 3 - 0 defeat at Liverpool . Bolton off the bottom of the Premier League after a 2 - 0 victory at Everton .
Premier League champions Manchester United are beaten 3 - 1 at Newcastle . Demba Ba , Yohan Cabaye and a Phil Jones own goal gives Newcastle victory . The defeat is United 's second in a row after their 3 - 0 defeat at Liverpool . Bolton off the bottom of the Premier League after a 2 - 0 victory at Everton .