The match could have taken a different path had Aston Villa striker John Carew converted an early penalty but he smashed his spot kick over the bar and Newcastle dominated after that.

Joey Barton and midfield teammate Kevin Nolan put Newcastle 2-0 in front before home-town striker Carroll opened his account in the 34th.

Carroll added two more goals after the break to complete his hat trick, before Nolan scored his second deep into stoppage time.

On Saturday, Theo Walcott scored a hat trick as Arsenal routed promoted Blackpool 6-0 to go second in the table on goal difference, and there were also wins for Bolton at West Ham, Birmingham at home to Blackburn, Tottenham at Stoke and West Brom at home to Sunderland. Everton drew 1-1 at home to Wolverhampton.

On Monday, Manchester City hosts Liverpool.

【体坛英语资讯：Man. United held to 2-2 draw at Fulham】相关文章：

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Celebrity link! Obama related to Clinton?

★ 体坛英语资讯：Chinese football princes to kick off career in England

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Simon Rex and Hilton leaving Villa Lounge after enjoying a drink

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Gwen Stefani feels cool to be Mrs Camerons rock n roll model

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Jodie Foster to get leadership award

★ 体坛英语资讯：Olympic champion Zhang scared at ProTour Finals

★ 体坛英语资讯：Chinese lead table tennis qualifiers for Beijing

★ 体坛资讯：Henin wins 3rd consecutive French Open title

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Nicole Kidman describes paparazzi chase

★ 体坛英语资讯：We are one big happy family