The winger capitalised on Tim Krul's poor clearance to secure victory for the Red Devils as Jonas Gutierrez made his return following treatment for cancer
Ashley Young struck late on as Manchester United maintained their push for the a Champions League place with victory over Newcastle United.
The home side felt they should have had a penalty early on after a challenge by Chris Smalling on Emmanuel Riviere, but referee Anthony Taylor waved their appeals away.
Wayne Rooney wasted the best chance of the first half as he pulled a shot wide from 12 yards before Tim Krul made a fine double save after the break to keep out Marouane Fellaini and Young.
Papiss Cisse wasted a chance to win the game for the home side, before Young took advantage of a poor Krul clearance to fire into an empty net.
