Toon Legend: 'Xmas Will Decide If Newcastle Are Relegation Material'

Last updated : 14 December 2012 By Footy Mad - Editor

"Wounded" ... or just plain "out of form" ... like ourselves?

The former Toon winger says United must get a grip over Christmas and get away from relegation, or it will cost them.

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Rob Lee: “They could have beaten Man United, that’s the problem.

“City haven’t lost many games bar the Champions League, and their league form has been very good.

“It will be tough for us to get anything out of the game.

“At St James’s Park, you have always got a chance, but whatever people say about Mancini’s side they’re still full of world-class players.

"The Christmas period is when you find out where you’re at.

“If you’re bottom in January, you’ll probably stay there. If you’re in mid-table, that’s probably where you’ll end up.

“It looks like a tough run of games for Newcastle and you wonder where the points will come from.”