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Manchester United impress early on and are rewarded with the opening goal from Ruud van Nistelrooy in the 19th minute

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Wayne Rooney poses a constant threat as Newcastle's midfielders fail to close down the attacking options

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Paul Scholes doubles Manchester United's lead on the stroke of half-time with a delightful header past Shay Given

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Newcastle's captain Alan Shearer, Shola Ameobi and Nicky Butt are left bewildered as their side trails 2-0

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Nicky Butt fends off Manchester United's Quinton Fortune as Newcastle look to try and reduce the deficit

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Van Nistelrooy coolly slots home his second of the match in the 58th minute to give his side a comprehensive 3-0 lead

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Shola Ameobi scores for Newcastle but Cristiano Ronaldo's goal ends the Magpies faint hopes in the 76th minute

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The young Portuguese star celebrates his strike as Sir Alex Ferguson's side cruise to the FA Cup final with a 4-1 win