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Newcastle Utd. prepare to entertain Manchester United at St. James' Park at tea-time on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 71 games played, Magpies have recorded 30 wins, and Man. Utd. have come away with 25 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James' Park was just last season, in January 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Premiership match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2007/2008 | Sat 12 Jan | Man. Utd. | 6 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | PREM |
| 2006/2007 | Mon 01 Jan | Newcastle Utd. | 2-2 | Man. Utd. | PREM |
| 2006/2007 | Sun 01 Oct | Man. Utd. | 2 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | PREM |
| 2005/2006 | Sun 12 Mar | Man. Utd. | 2 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | PREM |
| 2005/2006 | Sun 28 Aug | Newcastle Utd. | 0 - 2 | Man. Utd. | PREM |
| 2004/2005 | Sun 24 Apr | Man. Utd. | 2 - 1 | Newcastle Utd. | PREM |
| 2004/2005 | Sun 17 Apr | Newcastle Utd. | 1 - 4 | Man. Utd. | FAC |
Recent respective form guides
Newcastle United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.
The away form of Man. Utd. however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Those games have seen the Red Devils pummel 11 goals, and let in 4.
Newcastle Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 28 points from their 26 games played so far, Man. Utd. sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 58 points from their 26 games.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Newcastle Utd. | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 5 |
| Man. Utd. | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 11 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Newcastle Utd. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Newcastle Utd. | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Man. Utd. | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. |