Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez will have no qualms about adopting a defensive approach against Manchester United if it is the best way to get a positive result.
The Spaniard's tactics against Premier League leaders Manchester City when they visited St James' Park in December were roundly criticised by television pundits as excessively negative, although they eventually lost 1-0 and very nearly snatched a draw.
Asked if he would be scared to adopt a similar approach when Jose Mourinho's men head for Tyneside on Sunday, Benitez replied: 'What would I be scared of?