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Rafa Benitez could become the first Premier League manager to win at Old Trafford with three different clubs when his Newcastle United side visit Manchester United on Saturday

For a visiting manager to guide his side to victory at Old Trafford once is impressive. To do it twice is historic. Managing it three times - with three different clubs, no less - would set a new benchmark in modern football.

That is what Rafa Benitez could achieve on Saturday when he takes his Newcastle United side to Manchester United.

It would be a very sweet achievement for Benitez - not least because of his long-running rivalry with current Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho.

Rafa Benitez could become the first manager to win at Old Trafford with three different clubs
Rafa Benitez could become the first manager to win at Old Trafford with three different clubs
The first came in March 2009 when Benitez's Liverpool smashed Manchester United 4-1
The first came in March 2009 when Benitez's Liverpool smashed Manchester United 4-1
Benitez is aiming for a record in the Premier League era when Newcastle visit Old Trafford
Benitez is aiming for a record in the Premier League era when Newcastle visit Old Trafford

Mourinho and Benitez will surely be aware that if Newcastle earn a surprise win, Rafa would become the first Premier League manager in history to win at Old Trafford with three clubs.