Manchester United vs Newcastle

12/1- Manchester United is a team in hot pursuit, they are chasing the league leaders and were leaders themselves before the lost an unexpected match against West Ham. Inarguably the most terrific strikers and a mix of young and experienced payers, the Red Devils would be looking at this Newcastle visit as a 3 point encounter. Manchester United have won 7 of their last ten matches and have won 10 of their 11 encounters at home this season, the only other match being a draw. Newcastle on the other hand are at the 11th spot. Their season has been very average this time and the spark has been missing. Their form seems to have hit an all time low with 3 consecutive defeats in their last 3 matches with the last one being a 0-2 loss against Manchester City. The history between the sides also points to the fact that Man U have always been a dominant force and have registered 16 victories in the past 28 encounters with as many as 9 others drawn.

Manchester United are the home team and have the big advantage for that however they would be hoping that some key players out due to injury can make a quick comeback. On the positive note Christiano Ronaldo seems to be unstoppable with 12 goals this season and he is in great company with Tevez with him. Man U have just conceded 3 goals in 11 matches at home this season and this proves that their defense mechanism is also quite good.

Newcastle on the other hand would be more than happy even if they can manage a draw a scratch out a point from this tie, Arsenal would be hoping that as well as they have a comparatively easier match against Birmingham. Martins and Viduka would have to fire to make the visitors count at Old Trafford.

Prediction: 1-1, tie