Defenders:
It was an old fashioned, similar to a retro British performance by the United defence in midweek as they soaked up pressure and kept their team in the tie going to the second leg at the Allianz Arena. Rafael is expected to be featured on the right back slot after missing out in midweek, while Alexander Buttner should be back on the bench as Patrice Evra is available. Rio Ferdinand might not be risked again with back to back games in four days as Phil Jones shift to the centre to aid Serbian Nemanja Vidic at the heart of the defense. If United can put out a disciplined performance against the Newcastle frontline, they are more or less guaranteed to return with full points in their kitty.