A frenetic start saw three goals scored within the opening 10 minutes with Benzema striking after just four minutes, lashing home a goal of the season contender from just inside the opposition box.
It appeared to be the right decision, but that did not stop United players remonstrating with the referee in complaint - while on social media the goal also caused plenty of discussion and mirth.
The news Toon fans feared'Sky Sports News reporter Keith Downie: It's the news Newcastle fans didn't want to hear this lunchtime, and the news they feared for most of this morning.
The semi-finals will be drawn at the same time, meaning clubs and fans can plot out their potential route to the Tirana final.
Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder said: Looking at the market we're in at this particular time it's a great one for us.
Meanwhile it has now been over 25 years since Los Pericos have beaten Real Madrid in Madrid. They have recorded 23 losses and three draws in 26 meetings against Los Blancos.
In the first half of the World Cup qualifier, a red card for a high boot was reduced to yellow, while a second-half card for a punch that was also initially ruled a penalty was called off and the foul overturned.
PSG sporting director Leonardo is stunned by Argentina's decision and wants world football’s governing body to step in and protect clubs from having to part with players when they are clearly not ready for action.
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There is also John Murtough as football director and Darren Fletcher as technical director. Then there is Matt Judge, director of football communications. And also Sir Alex Ferguson, a voice that still commands much respect and authority on major moments, such as Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent return.
The visitors doubled their lead within three minutes courtesy of Manuel Lanzini's neat footwork and thumping finish.
Even when I've been with the 23's, I've been around them and we're in the same building as them and I see them every day.
How the teams lined up | Match statsWhen are the AFCON quarter-finals?Get Sky SportsThey will play the winner of Monday's later match between hosts Cameroon and the Comoros Islands.
But after watching the game, they don't have to. The Sky Sports pundit also discusses the rise of Curtis Jones and City's threat in attack.
His recent social media activity includes playing chess in Shoreditch and appearing in a music video.
Neville's influence continued against Birmingham as she scored again and proved to be the catalyst for Spurs' second goal of the game in the 2-0 win.
Palmeiras won the Copa Libertadores for the second year in a row when an extra-time goal from Deyverson gave them a 2-1 win over Flamengo in an absorbing all-Brazilian final on Saturday.
I have been told I am in charge and, until someone tells me otherwise, I will be fully committed to this job. Wales, whose only previous World Cup finals appearance was in 1958, play Austria in a play-off semi-final in Cardiff on March 24.
The Mirror relays reports from Spain which suggest that Manchester City are eyeing up a move for Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric. The 36-year-old Croatian midfielder has yet to agree a new deal with his current club and he is considering his options. While Newcastle United are interested, City could offer him Premier League football ahead of a move to New York FC.
He counts Robert Lewandowski - who he has sometimes been compared to - and Erling Haaland among those he looks to learn from, with that particularly clear when he drops into the half-spaces in front of the opposition defence so as to play a role in Dortmund's build-up play.
But, in general, I am very happy with the way we played. When you are in front in a game like this to have it taken away is disappointing.
Liverpool (14) and Man City (12) can better.Since the start of 2014-15, Dawson has scored 19 goals in the Premier League, more than any other central defender, with 14 of those coming via headers.Willock scored for the first time in the Premier League this season (20 games), since netting in each of his last seven appearances of last season.What's next?
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He added on the responsibility that comes with operating as an attacking midfielder: “That’s always my role as a 10, to play between the lines, and see if I can pick up the ball and try to find a final pass. That’s what you do as 10, as well as getting assists and shooting. That’s what I was trying to do.
Meanwhile, for Burnley, another impressive showing fails to yield the desired three points. Despite solid performances against Manchester United and Liverpool, they end the week much further from safety after Newcastle's back-to-back triumphs. They will fight to the bitter end but results need to start turning ASAP.
The visitors thought they had won a penalty when Dwight McNeil's heels were clipped by Moussa Sissoko. However, the Frenchman's challenge was deemed to be outside the box and McNeil struck the subsequent free-kick straight into the Hornets wall.
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A few heavy tackles followed before Taylor had to speak with Arsenal's coaching staff near the touchline.
It was a tactic that Southampton managed to deal with relatively comfortably. There were] a lot of long and high balls so we changed to a back five.
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In Greenwood's absence, fellow England forwards Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were named in Solskjaer's starting XI.
The actor and comedian, a co-owner of the MLS franchise, staged a demonstration of his shot-stopping skills during the club's pre-season.
