This season has been a complete disaster for Manchester United. They have lost 13 league matches this season for the first time in their history. However, the Red Devils are all set to play their final home game of the season tonight when they will take on Newcastle United at Old Trafford. Man United are now in 8th with 57 points and will miss the European football next season! But Newcastle United still have a chance to secure European football by winning their remaining two games in the league.
Stats & Facts
- Although Man United are having a tough season, their home records against Newcastle United are pretty good in the league. The Red Devils have lost only one of their last 28 home games against the Magpies in the Premier League.
- Man United have lost all their last three meetings with Newcastle United across all competitions. A win over Man United would see Newcastle United becoming the first team to beat them in four consecutive matches after Man City.
- Newcastle United already have defeated Man United twice this season. They could win three matches against the Red Devils in a single season for the very first time.
- Man United have lost only one of their last 16 final home games in the Premier League.
- Manchester United have conceded 81 goals across all competitions this season – the club’s most in a single season since 1977.
Team News
Scott McTominay made his return with the match against Arsenal, while Bruno missed that match due to an injury. However, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford have returned to training and should be available for their final home game of the season in the Premier League, while Lisandro Martinez could be back after recovering from injury.
But the Red Devils will be without Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Anthony Martial, Mason Mount, and Luke Shaw due to their respective injuries.
As for Newcastle United, striker Alexander Isak was ill during the match against Brighton but is available for tonight. However, none of Matt Targett, Lewis Miley, Joe Willock, Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman, or Sandro Tonali are available for the visit to Old Trafford.
Possible Lineup for Man United:
Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Kambwala, Evans, Dalot; McTominay, Mainoo; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Possible Lineup for Newcastle United:
Dubravka; Trippier, Krafth, Burn, Hall; Anderson, Guimaraes, Longstaff; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
Prediction: Man United 1-1 Newcastle United
Compared to the recent form, Newcastle United are in better shape than Man United. The Red Devils are very inconsistent throughout the season and suffered much against Newcastle United in previous meetings. But the return of Bruno Fernandes will give a massive boost to the Red Devils, yet it will be hard to win the match.
Betfair Odds
Man United: 2.77
Draw: 3.94
Newcastle: 2.37
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