Although Newcastle started brightly, the opening 27 minutes were followed by the best 18 that Metalist have played in this tie to this point. 45 minutes left to try to tie this one up in regulation.

Newcastle United drew Metalist Kharkiv 2-0 Thursday.

Manchester United put 4 past Newcastle on Boxing Day... but it can't be said that Newcastle were defending with their hair on fire.

Sunday will mark the fourth meeting between Alan Pardew and Sir Alex Ferguson since Pardew took the reins for Newcastle United. Sir Alex has a huge leg up on Pardew already, right?

European qualification is up to Everton tomorrow- if they take fewer than the full three points v. Man United, Newcastle are in. Relive the match that put the lads in that position.

Regardless how much we might hope, Saturday did happen. Here's video evidence that Norwich did, 4 times, beat Newcastle United in the air.

  Video highlights are after the jump.   These videos are best viewed in "wide" mode -----> .