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Newcastle Utd. prepare to entertain Manchester United at St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 69 games played, Magpies have recorded 30 wins, and Man Utd. have come away with 24 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James' Park was less than a year ago, in April 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a F.A. Cup match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2004/2005 | Sun 24 Apr | Man Utd. | 2 - 1 | Newcastle Utd. | PREM |
| 2004/2005 | Sun 17 Apr | Newcastle Utd. | 1-4 | Man Utd. | FAC |
| 2004/2005 | Sun 14 Nov | Newcastle Utd. | 1 - 3 | Man Utd. | PREM |
| 2003/2004 | Sun 11 Jan | Man Utd. | 0 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | PREM |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 23 Aug | Newcastle Utd. | 1 - 2 | Man Utd. | PREM |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 12 Apr | Newcastle Utd. | 2 - 6 | Man Utd. | PREM |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 23 Nov | Man Utd. | 5 - 3 | Newcastle Utd. | PREM |
Recent respective form guides
Newcastle United losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 2 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 in the wrong end.
The away form of Man Utd. however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. Those games have seen the Red Devils pummel 11 goals, and let in 4.
Newcastle Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 1 points from their 3 games thus far. Man Utd. find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 6 points they have accumulated from 2 games.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Newcastle Utd. | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| Man Utd. | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 16 |
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 Man Utd., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Newcastle Utd. | Drawn last 4 games at home. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Man Utd. | Undefeated in last 5 away games. Won each of the previous 4 matches. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |