Newcastle vs Manchester United

23/2- Manchester United are a team on a mission and they received a huge setback when they were beaten 1-2 by city rivals, Manchester City last week. A draw and a loss in the last two matches has given away a five point advantage to the league leaders Arsenal and Man U would be in no mood to compromise as they travel to take on the 13^th placed Newcastle United. Newcastle have been in no good form either and enter this match after a loss and a draw in the last two matches as well but their performance in the last 10 matches is n where near to Man U’s. The last time both teams met was at Old Trafford where the home team, Man U blanked out the visitors 6-0 and they will be looking to do the same this time as well. A look at the overall record between the two sides would suggest that Man U have always been better off against Newcastle and of the 29 matches between the sides in the last 15 years they have managed to win on 17 times while there have been 9 draws, which leaves Newcastle with just 3 wins.

Ronaldo, Tevez and Rooney will be desperate to put their side on the score sheet as early as possible and more than that they would like to have a convincing victory in order to bring back the lost confidence. The players would also keep a close on the match involving Arsenal earlier as it would be a fight to finish between both the sides this time.

Newcastle on the other hand would hope to find some form at home and though more focus would be on the way they defend but Martins or Viduka could be the players who could make the difference and get the side some crucial points.

Prediction: 1-1, draw