The Premier League side trailed going into the break but flew out of the starting blocks in the second half.

In the 39th minute last season's League One champions deservedly opened the scoring.
Wes Hoolahan danced around Coloccini and squared for Chris Martin to tap into an empty net for his third pre-season goal.

Shola Ameobi pulled United level on 47 minutes as his shot nutmegged a defender and hit the back of the net.

Norwich were not to be denied however as they regained the lead on 75 minutes.

Chris Martin's second of the afternoon came as he outjumped the Toon defence to head home.

Peter Lovenkrands hit the bar in the last minute as United tried in vain to get a result for their 2,500 travelling fans.

Newcastle: Krul, Coloccini, Sanchez Diaz, Nolan (c), Barton, Carroll, Taylor, Best, Ranger, Edmundsson, Tavernier.
Subs: Williamson (45), Guthrie (45), Routledge (45), Alnwick (GK), Smith (45), Xisco (45), Ameobi (45), Lovenkrands (45), Ferguson (56), Edmundsson (71).