Preview: Newcastle away

tough game for us and a tough game for Manchester United for sure." Alan Pardew, Newcastle manager.

Rivals watch: Manchester City are away to the other top North-East team, Sunderland, in an early kick-off on Saturday while, later in the day, leaders Chelsea entertain Norwich and second-placed Everton are at Wigan. Liverpool meet Stoke, United's next opponents, on Sunday.

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