The last time Manchester United travelled to St. James' Park in the Premier League, they left with a 4-1 defeat. This time, a high-flying Red Devils side travels there again, only this time, to face a Newcastle United side struggling for form.
It's Premier League action on Wednesday, March 4, as Manchester United travel to St. James' Park to face a Newcastle United side mired in a run of five defeats in six fixtures. United boss Michael Carrick will be aiming for his first win at the ground since October 2020.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Newcastle United: 13th position in the Premier League standings, trailing seventh place by seven points.
🔸 Manchester United: Third in the Premier League table with 19 points from a possible 21 since January 17.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Manchester United are on a five-match unbeaten streak on their travels (W2 D3).
🔥 Manchester United have won six matches during Michael Carrick’s short reign in charge.
🔥 Newcastle have lost three consecutive top-flight fixtures at their North-East home.
🔥 While Man United aims for third, Newcastle has won the three most recent head-to-heads on Tyneside.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
⚫Newcastle United | Form: L🔴L🔴L🔴W🟢L🔴L🔴:
Despite dropping to 13th, Eddie Howe's side can take heart from their recent record against Man United, having won the last three meetings at home.
However, they have conceded eight goals in their last three home league games and with pressure mounting, Howe is aware that failure to secure a top-seven finish may lead to a change.
🔴Manchester United | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢D🟡W🟢W🟢:
Michael Carrick's side extended their momentum with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, showing the maturity to secure hard-fought successes.
They boast a five-match unbeaten away record and have seen Bruno Fernandes rack up seven goals and 13 assists, a feat they will look to repeat against a Newcastle side that is not firing on all cylinders.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
⚫Newcastle United (possible):
Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Willock, Tonali, Joelinton, Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon.
🔴Manchester United (possible):
Lammens, Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui, Casemiro, Mainoo, Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha, Sesko.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Benjamin Sesko — The forward is in clinical form, having scored seven goals from his last eight appearances in all competitions.
✨ Bruno Fernandes — The playmaker is the key threat for the visitors, boasting seven goals and 13 assists in the Premier League this season.
✨ Sven Botman — Expected to return to the Newcastle defence to shore up a backline that has conceded heavily in recent home matches.
✨ Nick Woltemade — Could be moved to the head of the attack as Eddie Howe looks for solutions to end their poor run of form.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Newcastle/Home to win = 2.66
💵 Man United/Away to win = 2.64
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.48
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.57
This clash presents a classic clash of momentum: a confident Manchester United side with a strong recent record faces a Newcastle team desperate for points to climb the table.
With history offering hope for the hosts on Tyneside, St. James' Park is set for a compelling Premier League night.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Newcastle vs Man United game here on MSport.
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