UNITED are back in action at Gallowgate on Wednesday night. And when they run out to face Scunthorpe United underneath the St. James' Park floodlights, they will be stepping out on home soil for the first time since the 6-1 thrashing of Barnsley.

Jonás Gutiérrez's goal was perhaps the most memorable part of a particularly enjoyable afternoon, and the Argentine ace is the focus of this week's main matchday programme interview.

He reveals his joy at finally getting the chance to show off his Spiderman mask and explains why his noisy post-match routine went on for even longer as he revelled in his role in the magnificent victory.

Also crucial to that success - and so many of United's recent home wins - were the goals of Peter Lovenkrands, and the great Dane even scored away from home for the first time on Saturday against Middlesbrough.

He talks exclusively about his fabulous form and why talk of a World Cup role with the Denmark national squad isn't distracting him from going all-out for promotion in the black and white of Newcastle.

There's a two-page special capturing all the goals from the Barnsley win, as well as a report and reaction from that game and the derby draw down by The Riverside.

Fitz Hall, who gave an assured defensive performance against Boro, selects his all-time dream team and Nicky Butt reveals all about his Toon team-mates in the popular Who Is... feature.

The skipper also pens his regular column, as does manager Chris Hughton, and there's news of a double award for midfield maestro Kevin Nolan.

Looking ahead to the game against The Iron, there's an in-depth interview with Barrie Thomas, a prolific Sixties scorer for Scunthorpe who was also a popular number nine for Newcastle, and a chat with Martyn Woolford, the midfielder who scored both goals against Newcastle at Glanford Park back in October.

It's another packed programme - and remember, if you can't get to the game, then copies are available for just £3.00, including postage, from: http://www.programmemaster.com/team/27/21/, where you'll also find details of how to subscribe for the rest of the season.