Manchester United vs Newcastle United Preview, Prediction, Injuries and Team News

A cracking Boxing Day fixture on Friday night sees Manchester United host Newcastle United in the Premier League. On the back of disappointing results last time out, these sides will be hoping for some cheer during the festive period. Newcastle United will enter European spots if they continue their terrific record of five wins in six games against Manchester United. Find out who has the better odds from Manchester United vs Newcastle United prediction, Manchester United vs Newcastle United preview, Manchester United vs Newcastle United injuries and Manchester United vs Newcastle United team news.

Manchester United vs Newcastle United Preview

Manchester United were surprisingly the better side against a red-hot Aston Villa side. Despite moving the ball better and looking sharp in the attack, naive defending cost them as Morgan Rogers punished them. They threw everything to get a late equaliser but went down fighting 2-1. The most worrying concern was the loss of the inspirational Bruno Fernandes to a hamstring injury. Ruben Amorim's side returns to Old Trafford to face Newcastle United. The Red Devils are winless in three games at home and would love to taste success before the new year.

Newcastle United's worst habit of giving up leads struck them again against Chelsea. After Nick Woltemade gave them a comfortable two-goal lead, Eddie Howe's men did their best to let the goals go to waste. Their tally of dropping points from winning positions now stands at 13, which is the highest in the league by some margin. They missed the chance to enter the top half of the league. If they can extend their winning run against the Red Devils, they can match their point tally and even overtake them.

Manchester United vs Newcastle United Match Info

Match Name: Premier League, Gameweek 18
Stadium Name: Old Trafford, Manchester, UK
Kickoff Time: Friday, 26th December, 20:00 GMT

Manchester United Team News

Amorim delivered worrying updates on the injuries to Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo. They are set to be wafer-thin in the middle of the pitch and in the back line if Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt fail to recover. Lisandro Martinez will be primed to start, as the young Ayden Heaven is having a tough time. Casemiro will be welcomed with open arms after completing his one-game suspension. In the attack, Joshua Zirkzee might be called upon as Benjamin Sesko had another disappointing outing last time out.

Manchester United Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Goalkeeper: Lammens
Defenders: Yoro, Martinez, Shaw
Midfielders: Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu
Forwards: Mount, Cunha; Zirkzee

Newcastle United Team News

Eddie Howe can tweak his lineup to a 3-5-2 to get the best of Woltemade and Yoane Wissa. With multiple injuries to fullbacks, they have to resort to using the impressive Lewis Miley at right back. Joelinton should be eager to return to the middle after his side lacked the bite in that department. Harvey Barnes should also get a look-in to start alongside Woltemade and Anthony Gordon.

Newcastle United predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Ramsdale
Defenders: Miley, Thiaw, Schar, Hall
Midfielders: Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton
Forwards: Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon

Manchester United vs Newcastle United injuries

Manchester United have multiple key players unavailable due to injuries. Newcastle’s injury list is quite long and not improving as well.

Manchester United injuries

Here are Manchester United’s injuries against Newcastle United.

Newcastle United injuries

Here are Newcastle United’s injuries against Manchester United.

Manchester United vs Newcastle United prediction

Both these sides have shown they are capable of getting huge results in games that matter. Having said that, the Magpies will be kicking themselves if they do not take maximum points off a United side who are there for the taking. Winning this game will give either side a massive boost to their European ambitions.

SportsDunia’s Manchester United vs Newcastle United prediction: Man United 1-2 Newcastle United