Soccer: Robson wants to prove 20 points against United

NEWCASTLE boss Bobby Robson cannot believe his side are trailing Manchester United by 20 points as they prepare for their televised trip to Old Trafford tomorrow.

The Magpies were confident they had closed the gap on the eventual champions last season when they mounted a genuine challenge for the Premiership title until the day Alex Ferguson’s men arrived at St James’ Park and crushed their hopes with a stunning 6-2 victory.

“They’re 20 points ahead of us, which I wouldn’t have thought would have happened at the beginning of the season by this time, I really didn’t.