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Manchester United vs Newcastle United 2011
Manchester United vs Newcastle United 19th April 2011
Newcastle United vs Manchester United 19 april 2011
TEAM NEWS
Loan signing Stephen Ireland has been included in the Newcastle squad for the first time.
The 24-year-old could make his debut despite spending the last few days at the bedside of partner Jessica Lawlor after she suffered multiple injuries in a road accident last week.
Midfielder Cheick Tiote and defender James Perch return from suspension, but skipper Kevin Nolan completes his two-match ban. Goalkeeper Steve Harper has had an injection in his knee and is doubtful.
Wayne Rooney will return from suspension to spearhead Manchester United's attack as the Premier League leaders look to atone for their FA Cup disappointment.
Rooney is available after a two-match ban and is expected to replace Dimitar Berbatov in the starting line-up.
Paul Scholes misses out following his red card at Wembley but fellow veteran Ryan Giggs is expected to return, while Jonny Evans is back from a ban.
MATCH FACTS
Wayne Rooney has scored nine goals in 11 Premier League appearances for Manchester United against Newcastle.
Dimitar Berbatov has scored in both of his Premier League appearances against the Magpies.
Man Utd scored three goals from just four shots on target in their 3-0 win at Old Trafford on the opening day.
The Magpies have kept just two clean sheets in their last 15 Premier League matches at St James Park.
Newcastle have taken just one point from the last 21 available in home games against Manchester United in the Premier League.
Newcastle have won none and lost 13 of the last 16 Premier league games against the Red Devils.
Newcastle have hit a higher percentage of their shots from inside the area than any other Premier League side this season (71 per cent).
The Magpies have caught the opposition offside more than any other team this season, 128 times.
Newcastle have a Premier League-high 12 players with three or more yellow cards this season.
Manchester United have a 100 per cent Premier League record on Tuesday nights in April – P4 W4.
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