It was a tight affair throughout most of the contest, with both sides creating but unable to capitalise on chances in a goalless first half, before Fernandes fired home what turned out to be the winner 10 minutes after the break.
It comes as Erik ten Hag turned the air blue as he hailed Manchester United’s fighting spirit following their stunning victory over rivals Liverpool on Monday.
It comes as Angel Di Maria's wife opens up on their Manchester nightmare - and admits he only joined United for the money.
Newcastle United, who face League Two Tranmere in the Carabao Cup second round, have been targeting attacking reinforcements.
"I get a custard pie for getting it right on Ronaldo from day one!" said Jamie Carragher after being ignored by the striker.
Manchester United boss, Ten Hag told Sky Sports: “You can see what they can achieve because they can play f****** good football.”
The Magpies rekindled memories of Kevin Keegan’s ‘Entertainers’ against Manchester City as the game ended 3-3.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a boyhood United fan who was in Camp Nou in 1999 is listed 27th on Rich List with a fortune of £6.075billion.
Antonio Conte believes Tottenham are moving in the right direction after a busy summer transfer window but warned they cannot yet focus on closing the gap to Manchester City and Liverpool.