Magpies expect Reds backlash
19/04/2011 09:24, Report by James Tuck
Wayne Rooney will return from suspension tonight as United look to open up a nine-point lead at the top by beating Newcastle at St James' Park.
Newcastle are braced for a fired-up United side tonight as the Reds aim to take another step closer to the title with victory at St James’ Park.
Sir Alex’s men will be looking to bounce back following Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City, which ended our chances of winning the Treble.
That disappointment has already been tempered somewhat by Arsenal’s failure to beat Liverpool in the league on Sunday, which left United six points clear at the top.
"Knowing Sir Alex Ferguson and the way they work, they'll be coming here to make a point," Magpies boss Alan Pardew said.
"The Arsenal result has probably given them a lift. When you get a big defeat like the Cup semi-final, you want a lift and that couldn't have been better from their perspective."
United have the chance to move nine points ahead of the Gunners tonight, so Pardew expects his counterpart to field his strongest team. Wayne Rooney, for one, will return following his two-game ban.
"The one thing I do know about Sir Alex is there is no way he will underestimate this game," Pardew said.
"He knows that coming to St James' Park is a tough game regardless of what team goes out in the black and white shirt, because of the atmosphere and the history of the game.
Credit: Manchester United (www.manutd.com)
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