Manchester United FC opens their 2008/2009 FA Premiership campain against Newcastle United FC, a game that pitches the European Champions against one of the average teams of the English FA Premiership. Newcastle United FC had sacked about three coaches in two seasons ranging from Glenn Roeder to Sammy Lee. Also, the take over of the club by Mike Ashley gave new hope to the club which lead to the return of Kevin Keegan and a streak of match wins.