Have a loss-proof bet on a Newcastle draw
When pundits have been asked if Manchester United's treble-scuppering FA Cup semi-final exit to Manchester City could hinder their Premier League progress, the standard response has been that Sir Alex Ferguson's side very rarely lose two matches in a row.
That's not entirely true though, as four of their last six defeats have come in clusters - including their last two - and their latest opponents Newcastle will be optimistic of adding to their suffering having already held Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham and beaten Liverpool at St James' Park.
That tendency to raise their game for the big occasion, coupled with the fact that Manchester United have failed on all seven of their prior attempts to win away to top-half opposition this season, indicates that the Magpies have every chance of holding their one-time title rivals to a draw at [4.0].
Thanks to our special offer for those opening new Betfair accounts, you can bet up to £25 on this match and have your stake refunded if your punt proves unsuccessful. So if the spoils are shared, you'll win £75, yet lose nothing is there's a victor.
Newcastle's progress under Alan Pardew has been unremarkable but he's taken a point more from his 16 fixtures in charge than Chris Hughton did over the same period and has made them tough to beat. They've been overcome in just four of 13 outings in 2011, only once at home and once by more than one goal.
If you anticipate a famous Toon Army triumph, then odds of [6.0] are available on the hosts adding some intrigue into a title race that appears to be nearing conclusion, while the Red Devils - lossless in 17 meetings with Newcastle - are [1.68] to claim their sixth travelling success of the campaign.
Newcastle v Manchester United
Kick-off: 7.45pm
Live on Sky Sports 1
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Published: 19 Apr 2011
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