Newcastle United usually head for Old Trafford with a feeling of fear and dread swirling around them and that's understandable after just one Premier League win ever at the so-called Theatre of Dreams.
That record is even worse when you look at it before the Premier League years with just one win since 1972 no less. Regardless of Man United's quality, with stars like Ronaldo and Casemiro helping to run the show, the mood in the Newcastle camp couldn't be much better this week.
Compared to even 12 months ago when Ronaldo's "second debut" for the Reds resulted in a 4-1 victory and inevitable goal for the football legend, there is a "bring it on" type feel to Sunday's encounter. Games are racking up for Man United with a Europa League home game against Omonia on Thursday giving Erik ten Hag just one full day to prepare for Newcastle at their famous Carrington training complex.
