TOON v REDS FACTS

JOSE MOURINHO has now lost six times against Rafa Benitez in all competitions, only against Pep Guardiola (9) has he suffered more defeats as a manager.

NEWCASTLE enjoyed their first win in nine Premier League home games (D3 L5), since beating Crystal Palace in October.

MANCHESTER UNITED have lost five league games this season, equalling their tally for the whole of last season.

MOURINHO has still never won a Premier League match at St James’ Park (P7 W0 D3 L4).

MATT RITCHIE ended a run of 43 shots this season without scoring in the league, which was the longest such run in the division.

THE Red Devils have won only one of the nine league matches this season after conceding the opening goal (D3 L5), courtesy of a 4-1 win v Newcastle in November.

MANCHESTER UNITED have had three players booked for dives in the league this season (Valencia, Herrera, S malling), a joint high along with Bournemouth.