Newcastle United face a stern test at home in Premier League week 28 when Manchester United come to to town. This will be Manchester United's first match since their appearance in the Carling Cup final over the weekend.
Newcastle United were away to Bolton Wanderers over the weekend at Reebok Stadium. The Magpies dropped the 3 points by a score of 1-0. Newcastle United are now in 15th place of the Premier League table with 28 points. Michael Owen, Barton, Beye and Gonzalez are among those set to sit out because of injury this week while Xisco and Carroll are doubtful.
Manchester United did not have a Premier League fixture for this past weekend as they were playing Tottenham Hotspur in the Carling Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. United captured the trophy with a win in penalty kicks. The side managed by Sir Alex Ferguson had defeated Blackburn Rovers by a score of 2-1 at Old Trafford in their previous Premiership contest.. The Red Devils remain in first place of the Premier League with 62 points.
Live Premier League
Newcastle United v Manchester United
St. James' Park, kick off 1945 hours
