Not fully fit or sharp. Considering he was described as not being effective outside the box I was impressed by that side of his game. Very good cross for van Persie. Very nearly a wonderful goal.
Vital first goal. Movement been getting better with each game but felt he was trying to force the issue of scoring. Now he's got one I think he could fly.
Falcao's father has said that the injury was 2-3 weeks (from the time he got injured). So should be back after the international break. Will not be involved in Colombia's games over the international break either.
Thought he ran out of puff a bit. Was surprised to see him kept on over Van Persie for this reason. Thought he showed good movement and took his goal really well. His goals always look very stylish. Need him to keep scoring.
Great goal. Did look like he tired towards the end but it's a positive that he's got 90 minutes under his belt. Hopefully gets a good run in the side now.
Van Gaal on Falcao: "Falcao is also dependable on his team-mates. He can be in great form, but the team has to be in great form. That allows Falcao to show his qualities. When the cross is not coming from Ashley Young, then he cannot show what he has done in the last match."
No goal but very good 60 mins from him. Set up the first, won the ball back for the 2nd. Better movement today from the front 2 as a pair, weren't making the same runs, caused problems for Newcastle.
Thought his first touch was poor today before the goal and then a lot better afterwards. Lacking confidence? I think he really wants a permanent deal and is maybe putting himself under a lot of pressure because of this. His work rate today and at other times this season seems to be really good.