English Premier League, Manchester United – Newcastle United, Wednesday, December 26, 2012 10:00 am ET

Ronaldo: Do Manchester United need him? – The Sun
The Sun &nbspRonaldo: Do Manchester United need him?LEAKING goals has been a problem for United this season — but they were found wanting at the other end this time. Ronaldo's goals would go down a treat with Alex Ferguson whose side fired too many blanks. MARK (out of 5): 5 … Read more

Manchester United Boss Ferguson Wide of Mark with van Persie ‘Kill’ Claim – Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report &nbspManchester United Boss Ferguson Wide of Mark with van Persie 'Kill' ClaimManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson might have been caught up in the heat of the moment, but to declare Swansea defender Ashley Williams “could have killed” Robin van Persie is barely in the Christmas spirit. Williams and Van Persie were … Read more

EPL heats as leaders Manchester United face 3 tests in 9 days – Ahram Online
Ahram Online &nbspEPL heats as leaders Manchester United face 3 tests in 9 daysManchester United. Manchester United's Patrice Evra, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring against Swansea during their English Premier League soccer match at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, Sunday Dec. 23, 2012 (Photo: AP). Related … Read more

Festive cheer for Newcastle United supporters – ChronicleLive
The Guardian &nbspFestive cheer for Newcastle United supportersALAN PARDEW says that at times it has felt like the world has been against his Newcastle United team this season. But after delivering a 1-0 victory against visiting Queens Park Rangers, he hopes that the win over the Loftus Road outfit demonstrates … Read more

Manchester United v Newcastle United: match preview – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk &nbspManchester United v Newcastle United: match previewOld Trafford is a fortress again for Manchester United, with seven wins from eight league games, while they have scored in each of their last 57 games there. However, Newcastle can take heart both from their win over QPR on Saturday and the fact that, … Read more

Shola Ameobi scores only goal for Newcastle to end QPR’s mini-revival – The Guardian
The Guardian &nbspShola Ameobi scores only goal for Newcastle to end QPR's mini-revivalRelentless rain, a hissy fit from Papiss Cissé and yet another booking for Cheik Tioté seemed to be adding up to a bad afternoon for Newcastle United when, not for the first time, Shola Ameobi came to their rescue. The substitute's superlative late … Read more