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27.01.2024 - 14:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United icon Dimitar Berbatov has warned his former club that Newport County may pull out all the stops to ensure they cause an upset this weekend.
The Reds have been matched against the League Two club in the fourth round of the FA Cup and will visit Rodney Parade tomorrow. Newport's modest surroundings will provide a culture shock to the Premier League side, who are used to a more lavish environment.
However, the back-to-basics model at Newport is not the only thing United must look out for, according to Berbatov. He explained in a conversation with Betfair: "The facilities at Newport bring back memories for me when I used to play and we went to similar places.
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"Don't be surprised if United go to Newport and they're surprised by some of Newport's pre-match tactics. A small team will try to do everything against the big team to get a win.
"They could make the dressing room cold or hot, maybe making the pitch smaller or bigger or maybe the grass will be longer so the ball cannot move as freely. Now, will Newport do that? Probably not but you never know. United's players shouldn't be surprised if there's no hot water in the showers.
"I cannot see anything but a win for United. My mind won't understand the result if United lose this game."
Erik ten Hag will understandably face plenty of questions if United lose this weekend. The Reds are battling on just two fronts now after early exits in the Champions League and Carabao Cup.
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