Why Newcastle and Boro may get the result that both dread
Newcastle/Middlesbrough, 8pm, Setanta S1, Free Bets, Best Odds
Unless West Brom do the unthinkable, there will be no Great Escape this season. If either Newcastle or Middlesbrough survive it won’t be because of a remarkable turnaround or inspirational management, it will be thanks to Hull’s ineptitude and a scrappy win or two. The stats suggest that neither Alan Shearer or Gareth Southgate will get the three points they desperately need tonight though, with Hull looking like the most likely winners:
1. The last four meetings between Newcastle and Middlesbrough at St James’ Park have finished level.
2. In total, seven of the last nine clashes between the two sides have been drawn, including each of the last four.
3. Newcastle have drawn 13 league games this season, more than any other club in the division.
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Posted: May 11th, 2009 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment 
