FM Preview: Newcastle United v Manchester United 04 Jan 2012

Last updated : 03 January 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Newcastle United v Manchester United fixture

Newcastle United prepare to entertain Manchester United at St. James' Park on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 74 games played, Magpies have recorded 30 wins, and Manchester United have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James' Park was less than a year ago, in April 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 26 Nov Man. Utd. 1 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2010/2011 Tue 19 Apr Newcastle Utd. 0-0 Man. Utd. Premier League
2010/2011 Mon 16 Aug Man. Utd. 3 - 0 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2008/2009 Wed 04 Mar Newcastle Utd. 1 - 2 Man. Utd. Premier League
2008/2009 Sun 17 Aug Man. Utd. 1 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 23 Feb Newcastle Utd. 1 - 5 Man. Utd. Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 12 Jan Man. Utd. 6 - 0 Newcastle Utd. Premier League

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Magpies's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Manchester United however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Red Devils pummel 11 goals, and let in 2.

Newcastle United lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 30 points from their 19 games so far.

Manchester United's total of 45 points from their 19 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Newcastle United 6 1 1 4 7 13 4
Manchester United 6 4 0 2 19 6 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Magpies of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Manchester United, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Newcastle United Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Manchester United 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.

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