Saturday, September 30, 2006
Manchester United vs Newcastle United Match Preview
Here are some facts about the upcoming clash between Manchester United and Newcastle United:
- Manchester United have never lost at home to Newcastle in the Premiership
- Of the five draws between the sides at Old Trafford, three of them have been goalless
- Newcastle have managed more than one goal at Old Trafford in the premiership era just once, but still lost the game 5-3
- Wayne Rooney has scored more goals against Newcastle than any other team – seven in seven appearances
- Damien Duff has been on the losing side against Manchester United more times than any other Premiership club – six
- Newcastle have conceded three equalising goals this season – a joint-Premiership high
- Cristiano Ronaldo has unleashed more shots than any other Premiership player – 31
Current Form
Man Utd form: DLWWWW
Newcastle form: DLWLLW
Last season
Man Utd 2 - 0 N'castle
N'castle 0 - 2 Man Utd
Total Premier League results (from 26)
Manchester United Win: 58%
Draw: 31%
Newcastle Win: 12%
W 15 - D 8 - L 3
Results at Man Utd (from 13)
Manchester United Win: 62%
Draw: 38%
Newcastle Win: 0%
W 8 - D 5 - L 0
Results at Newcastle (from 13)
Manchester United Win: 54%
Draw: 23%
Arsenal Win: 23%
W 7 - D 3 - L 3