The build-up to Newcastle United's clash against Manchester United already has spats of their famous encounter back in 1996 at St James' Park.
That day Kevin Keegan's side ran out 5-0 winners over Alex Ferguson's men as the goals flowed from Darren Peacock, David Ginola, Les Ferdinand, Alan Shearer and most notably Philippe Albert. Newcastle did not need much motivation to beat Man United after losing at Wembley in the Charity Shield 4-0.
Whether Eddie Howe factors the 2-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup final and uses it as motivation remains to be seen. But in the eyes of the supporters, revenge will almost certainly crop up in pre-match chats in pubs and clubs on Tyneside as the game gets closer.
