Another home win puts Toon in 3rd

By Peter Donnelly
January 19 2003

Alan Shearer and Craig Bellamy were at it again, as they wrapped up a fine days work against Kevin Keegan's Man City. It was our TENGTH home win on the trot.

Alan Shearer scored one of the quickest ever Premiership goals, after only 10 SECONDS.

The hitman charged down City keeper Carlo Nash and blocked the attempted clearanse, which allowed him to roll the ball home.

United had a string of chances, as Craig Bellamy went close when he was played through on goal by Shearer, only for his shot to be saved.

Ali Bernabia had City's say when the Algerian hit the post after neat work inside the box.

Alan Shearer then had a shot cleared off the line after good build up play.

Second half, and Newcastle were even better. Kieron Dyer was breaking from midfield all day and had a good chance early on when he arrived in the box, but shot wide.

Craig Bellamy sealed the win later on as Jermaine Jenas played Laurent Robert down the left flank and the Frenchman put in an excellent cross for Bellamy to tuck away and make the scoreline 2-0.

Robert then had a chance to score himself inside the box as Newcastle countered but Nash saved Laurent's shot.

Bellamy went on a fine run later on, getting past several City players including Nash only for the Welshman to run out of room.

Robert had another chance at the end where he tricked Distin but shot at Nash once again.

Excellent win for United, who can only be congratulated on their rise to the top 3.