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Man Utd v Newcastle
Barclays Premier League
Venue: Old Trafford
Date: Sunday, 17th Aug 2008 Kick-off: 16:00 (台灣時間 8/17 23:00)
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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will spearhead their attack as they
begin the defence of their title.
He has recovered from a virus, but Nani is suspended and Cristiano Ronaldo
injured, so Michael Carrick may start.
Newcastle have included new Argentine defender Fabricio Coloccini, but Joey
Barton has not been considered.
Skipper Michael Owen, Mark Viduka and Andy Carroll are all injured and Shola
Ameobi is talking to Ipswich, but Obafemi Martins is set to feature.
Man Utd (from):
Van der Sar, Kuszczak
Neville, Brown, Rafeal, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Silvestre, Fabio,
O'Shea, Carrick, Scholes, Fletcher, Gibson, Possebon, Giggs, Martin,
Tevez, Rooney, Campbell
Newcastle (from):
Given, Beye, N'Zogbia, Taylor, Coloccini, Enrique, Cacapa, Bassong, Edgar,
Butt, Geremi, Milner, Duff, Guthrie, Gutierrez, Martins, Smith, Edgar, Harper.
REFEREE Mike Riley (Leeds, Yorkshire)
BIG-MATCH FACTS
＊ Manchester United begin the challenge for a record 11th Premier League
title. A second hat-trick of such titles would see Sir Alex Ferguson's
Red Devils crowned champions of England for the 18th time, and put them
on a par with Liverpool's 18-year-old record.
＊ Newcastle last won the league championship in 1927, and have not claimed
a major piece of silverware for 39 years, since the European Fairs Cup in
1969.
＊ Manchester United ran riot against Newcastle last season. Cristiano Ronaldo
scored his first hat-trick for the club as they won this corresponding
fixture 6-0, three days after the Magpies had parted company with Sam
Allardyce, and four days before the arrival of Kevin Keegan.
＊ The Red Devils went on to complete the 'double' over the Magpies with an
11-1 aggregate.
＊ Distance between clubs: 152.9 miles (246 kilometres)
CLUB FORM
Last season's finishing position: 1st, two points clear
1. One of 10 founder members of the Premier League competing this season.
2. One of seven ever-presents competing in their 17th Premier League
campaign. The others are Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Everton,
Liverpool and Tottenham.
3. Never finished outside the Premier League's top three.
4. Last week's Community Shield was the 30th piece of silverware United have
claimed in the tenure of Sir Alex Ferguson, which this season moves into
its 23rd year.
5. Starting the Premier League campaign at home for the third season running.
6. Held at home to a goalless draw by Reading on the opening day 12 months
ago, and failed to win their first three matches, before building an
eight-match winning sequence.
7. Lost on the opening day only once in 12 years; that being 1-0, away to
Chelsea on 15 August 2004, which was Jose Mourinho's first match in
charge of the Blues.
8. Challenging for a sixth successive home league win. Not dropped a point
at Old Trafford since the 1-2 loss to Manchester City on 10 February.
9. Not brought in any players during the close season.
KEY PLAYER NOTES
＊ Cristiano RONALDO was Manchester United's top scorer last season with 42
goals.
＊ The Portuguese also won the Barclays Golden Boot as the Premier League'
top marksman with 31. He is one of only five different players to score
30 or more goals in a Premier League campaign.
＊ If selected:
- Goalkeeper Edwin VAN DER SAR will be making his 100th Premier League
appearance for Manchester United.
- Mikael SILVESTRE will be making his 250th Premier League appearance for
Manchester United.
＊ If on the field from the outset:
- Gary NEVILLE will be making his 350th Premier League start for Manchester
United.
- Michael CARRICK will be making his 250th career league start
(West Ham, Swindon, Birmingham, Tottenham and Manchester United).
HEAD TO HEAD
＊ Manchester United are vying for a fifth successive home league win over
Newcastle.
＊ The Magpies have never won a Premier League match at Old Trafford. Their
last maximum there was 36 years ago; a 0-2 top-flight triumph on 12
February 1972.
＊ The Toon have not celebrated a victory against the champions in 13 Premier
League meetings, since an odd goal in seven victory at St James' Park on
15 September 2001.
Home and away
League (inc PL): Man United 68 wins, Newcastle 38, Draws 34
Prem: Man United 18 wins, Newcastle 3, Draws 9
at Man Utd only
League (inc PL): Man United 43 wins, Newcastle 9, Draws 18
Prem: Man United 10 wins, Newcastle 0, Draws 5
LAST SEASON'S CORRESPONDING GAME
Manchester United 6-0 Newcastle United
12 January 2008 - Ref: Rob Styles
Man Utd scorers: Ronaldo 49, Tevez 55, Ronaldo 70, Ferdinand 85, Ronaldo 88,
Tevez 90
Sent Off: Smith (Newcastle) 90
Key opponent:
Damien Duff - dangerous player if he can rediscover his best form
M.E.N Prediction: United 2-0 Newcastle
- Even though they are not at full strength, the Reds should win
Skysports.com prediction: United 3-0 Newcastle
One to Watch: Carlos Tevez
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7551173.stm
http://www.skysports.com/football/match_preview/0,19764,11065_3023065,00.html
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