Newcastle vs Man Utd Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Newcastle vs Man Utd taking place? Newcastle vs Man Utd will take place on Monday 27th December, 2021 at 20:00 (UK)
Where is Newcastle vs Man Utd taking place? Newcastle vs Man Utd will take place at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle vs Man Utd? Ticket information for Newcastle vs Man Utd can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Newcastle vs Man Utd on in the UK? Newcastle vs Man Utd will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Newcastle vs Man Utd in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Newcastle vs Man Utd live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
NEWCASTLE
- Three straight defeats and a whopping 11 goals conceded over the course of those losses sees Newcastle seemingly back at square one under Eddie Howe after an initial bounce in results.
- The Magpies will be without both defenders Federico Fernandez and Jamal Lewis through injury, whilst central midfielder Isaac Hayden is suspended after accumulating five yellow cards.
MAN UTD
- Man Utd’s most recent fixture came away at Norwich where they won 0-1, their second consecutive triumph by a goal to nil under interim manager Ralph Rangnick, who boasts an unbeaten record in all competitions as boss so far.
- Paul Pogba is the only player currently confirmed to be definitely missing for the Red Devils here, which is a huge boost for Rangnick.
THE TEAM NEWS
NEWCASTLE
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Dubravka; Murphy, Lascelles, Clark, Ritchie; Almiron, Willock, S. Longstaff, Saint-Maximin; Wilson, Joelinton
UNAVAILABLE: Dummett (Injured), Fernandez (Injured), Hayden (Suspended), Lewis (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Krafth (Illness), Manquillo (Illness), Shelvey (Injured)
MAN UTD
PREDICTED XI (4-2-2-2): De Gea; Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles; McTominay, Fred; Sancho, Fernandes; Ronaldo, Rashford
UNAVAILABLE: Pogba (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Cavani (Injured), Martial (Injured), Varane (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Man Utd have certainly found a second wind since the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and have tightened up significantly from a defensive perspective under Rangnick. Unfortunately for Newcastle, they have failed to do the same under Howe and against a United side with Cristiano Ronaldo within their ranks, this does not bode well for the Magpies who conceded twice to Ronaldo in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford. Man Utd emerged comfortably victorious in that match and the same outcome here has to be favoured with Man Utd’s vast attacking quality likely proving too strong for the home side to contain.
Tip: MAN UTD TO WIN
