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Last week was special for football fans: a dramatic Manchester derby ending in blood, Lionel Messi's record, "Zenit" and "Anzhi" clubs facing each other in subzero temperatures at a stadium without spectators. This week, the first and second place teams will meet in three matches, so there should be no shortage of emotions and impressions. Let's hope this time it will be without bloodshed.
In the "Navigator" section, we will discuss the most intriguing matches of the week.
2012.12.15, Saturday
England's "Premier League"
14:45 "Newcastle United" (14th place) - "Manchester City" (2nd place)
Recent results of the last five league matches: "Newcastle United" - 1 win and 4 losses; "Manchester City" - 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss.
This week, most of the top teams face lower-ranked teams, but one of the most interesting matches will be in Newcastle, where the hosts will face "Manchester City". It's worth noting that "Newcastle United" has won all their victories this season at their home stadium. Perhaps it's because the team is passionately supported by fans? In any case, it won't be easy for the "city dwellers". In addition, there are many questions about the current form of "Manchester City", whether the team is psychologically affected after losing to "Manchester United", and whether they can set themselves up properly against what seems to be one of the league's underdogs.
"Newcastle United" is only 2 points away from the 18th place, which belongs to the so-called "red relegation zone", so if the team's goals this season are to fight for much higher positions in the "Premier League" rather than avoiding the "red zone", it would be time to start collecting points. A victory against last season's champions would not only add crucial 3 points but also allow Newcastle club's football fans to boast. It's not every day you win against champions. However, even in the case of a draw, the "Magpies" would receive positive acclaim.
