Midweek Outlook (19 Apr 2011)

   Newcastle United vs Manchester United  

Just when we are speculating the most far-fetched possibility of a treble season, we were quickly shot down to Earth with a 0-1 defeat at Wembley in the hand of our Citizen neighbours.

Not much disappointment there for we didn't think it was going to come true anyway. Still, it would have been better to exit the tournament earlier than just a step from the final. Oh well. *shrugs*

As it turns out, we are still pretty sucky playing away from Old Trafford. Just when we pulled an upset at Upton Park trailing 0-2 initially, thinking that we finally ended the away-game jinx, we are thrown right back into the cursed abyss with a 1-2 defeat at the hands of the dreaded Citizens.

Looking forward, we will be traveling to Newcastle to face the Toon Army. History is on our side on this one for Newcastle has not beaten us since 2001.

In terms of fire power, Andy Carroll has jumped ship to Liverpool and Kevin Nolan is doubtful today. It is more cheerful on our side for we have a spoilt choice of Rooney (back from suspension), Bubba and Hernandez to choose from. Scholes is off suspended but I don't think that is going to make any impact on our plans going forward.

Bookies are making ManUtd give a 0.75-ball handicap and a confident 1.85 handicap to overcome it. The punters seem to agree with their 80% share of the bets on ManUtd to clear the Asian Handicap.

I am still very wary of the Away Game Jinx but looking at the fact that we play ahead of Arsenal by a day, the psychological advantage we have over the Gunners the day before if we can pull 9 points ahead is tremendous. I believe Fergie and the boys are thinking along the same line with me and as such, I expect a hungry and more spirited display when the kick-off whistle is blown.

For all you know, Arsenal will crumble at White Hart Lane and we'd be two steps forward towards the title with just one game.

Oh heck, let's go for ManUtd. *throwing caution to the wind*

JayWalk's 2010/2011 Track Record to-date (06 Apr 2011) : P115-W59-L56

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