Newcastle United vs Manchester United: Match preview, team news and prediction

Manchester United take on Newcastle United at St James’ Park in the Premier League on Wednesday evening.

United came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on matchday 28, while Newcastle fell 3-2 to Everton at home.

Match preview

United remain the most in-form team in the Premier League and are the only side to have won their last four games in the competition.

The Red Devils climbed to third after beating Crystal Palace and now look poised to seal Champions League qualification.

However, more work needs to be done, starting from Wednesday’s clash at St.James’ Park.

United secured a 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture, but the performance was unconvincing. The Red Devils need to avoid that here to extend their winning run.

The Mancunian giants delivered an assured performance in their last away outing at Everton. Manager Michael Carrick will be hoping for a similarly convincing display in this fixture.

Heading into this game, Newcastle are seven points behind the last European qualification spot.

The Magpies have lost their last three league home games — two short of the club’s longest losing streak in the competition.

However, Eddie Howe’s side have won each of their last three home games against United. That could serve as an encouragement for them ahead of Wednesday’s showdown.

Team news

Man United are sweating over the fitness of defenders Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw. Mason Mount, Lisandro Martinez, Patrick Dorgu, and Matthijs de Ligt are ruled out.

For the hosts, Nick Woltemade is unwell but has not been ruled out. Jacob Ramsey has been declared fit after coming off sick against Everton.

The games comes too soon for Tino Livramento. Bruno Guimaraes, Fabian Schar, Emil Krafth and Lewis Miley are ruled out.

Prediction

We fancy a 2-2 draw.

Stats from transfermarkt.com & who scored.com

Article written by Henry Thornton .