FM Preview: Manchester United v Newcastle United 16 Aug 2010

Last updated : 15 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester United v Newcastle United fixture

Man. Utd. prepare to entertain Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Monday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Red Devils are clearly on top, having won 45 and lost only 9 of the 73 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was two seasons ago, in August 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Wed 04 MarNewcastle Utd.1 - 2Man. Utd.PREM
2008/2009Sun 17 AugMan. Utd.1-1Newcastle Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 23 FebNewcastle Utd.1 - 5Man. Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 12 JanMan. Utd.6 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2006/2007Mon 01 JanNewcastle Utd.2 - 2Man. Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sun 01 OctMan. Utd.2 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2005/2006Sun 12 MarMan. Utd.2 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 16 goals for the Red Devils, with 6 goals against.

Newcastle Utd.'s away form is equally impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Magpies, and 5 goals against.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. Utd.651012216
Newcastle Utd.651013516

FootyMad's prediction ...

Man. Utd. are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Newcastle Utd. will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Man. Utd. Won 3 successive home games.
20 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Newcastle Utd. 5 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
18 games since last defeat.