Partizan Game Bigger Than Man Utd

By Matthew Jones
August 27 2003

Tonights game is bigger than the Man Utd game says Sir Bobby Robson, whose team going into the clash with a 1-0 advantage.

As Newcastle United prepare to take on Partizan Belgrade tonight, Sir Bobby Robson has hailed it as a bigger match than Manchester United.

The Magpies' lost 2-1 to United at the weekend, but going into the second leg qualifier 1-0 up is more important to Robson.

Robson said: "We only have one chance.

"Saturday was different - we lost to Manchester United, but we could still go on and win the league.

"There are plenty more league games to play, but we don't have that luxury in the Champions League.

"It is sudden death for us, so this is a massive game for us, it's so important.

"We really need to focus on this and not be complacent."

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