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Newcastle vs Manchester United Preview
Manchester United Travel to St James’ Park on Wednesday evening to strengthen their grip on third place Premier League table
NewcastleMeanwhile, return to home action aiming to halt a slump that has seen them lose five of their last six top-flight matches.
Michael Carrick’s side have been one of the division’s most consistent performers in recent weeks, collecting 19 points from a possible 21 since mid-January.
Their 2-1 win against Crystal Palace last time out followed a familiar pattern, responding after the break to overturn the deficit and claim another three points.
United’s away record is not among the best in the division, but they are unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches on the road.
However, recent history at St James’ Park presents a challenge, as they have not won in the league since October 2020 and have lost in their last three visits.
Newcastle’s form at home has dipped at a crucial stage of the season. Last weekend’s 3-2 defeat to Everton made it three consecutive Premier League defeats at St James’ Park, during which he scored eight goals.
Those results left the Magpies 13th in the table and seven points off the top seven with 10 matches remaining.
Newcastle vs Manchester United Team News
Newcastle can make defensive adjustments, forcing the recall of Sven Boatman. Jacob Ramsey is a doubt after illness, and Eddie Howe must decide whether to deploy Nick Waltemed as a central striker or in a deeper role.
Harvey Barnes is in contention for a starting spot, but Tino Livramento, Luis Miley and Bruno Guimaraes remain sidelined through injury.
Manchester United have some concerns. Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire are doubts after recent illnesses, with Shaw also nursing a foot problem. Noussair Mazraoui is on standby if needed, while Ayden Heaven can provide cover if Lisandro Martinez is unfit following a calf problem.
Mason Mount could return to the squad, although wholesale changes are not expected given the visitors’ recent results.
Newcastle vs Man United predicted line-ups
Newcastle Starting XI: Nick Pope; Kieran Trippier, Malik Thiaw, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Jacob Ramsey, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton; Anthony Elanga, Nick Waltemed, Anthony Gordon.
Man United Starting XI: Sene Lemans; Diogo Dalot, Lenny Yoro, Ayden Haven, Nawser Mazroi; Casemiro, Cabbage Maino; Brian Mbuyomo, Bruno Fernandes, Mathews Cunha; Benjamin Sesco.
Where to watch Newcastle vs Man United: TV channel, live stream online
Kick-off on Wednesday is at 20:15 (15:15 ET / 12:15 PT). Live TV coverage in the UK is on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate and the Discovery Plus app.
TNT Sports by Discovery Plus costs £29.99 a month, includes Eurosport and entertainment and is available on a wide range of devices including smart TVs and gaming consoles.
Newcastle vs Manchester United Stats
- Newcastle have won their last three home Premier League matches against United, a record in their previous 18 combined matches.
- The Magpies last had a long home league win against the Red Devils between 1915 and 1931 (10).
- Of Newcastle’s Premier League wins against United, 36% have come under Eddie Howe (4/11) – the last Magpies manager to win more league games against them was Joe Harvey (6, between 1969 and 1973).
- They have lost two of their last 20 home evening kick-offs (19:00 or later) in the Premier League (W11 D7), losing 2–0 to West Ham in November 2024 and 3–2 to Liverpool in August 2025.
- The last time Newcastle lost more than three consecutive games at St James’ Park was between August and October 2018 (5).
- Anthony Gordon has scored three goals from 38 shots in the Premier League this season (8% conversion rate), compared to 11 goals from 38 shots in all other competitions this term (29% conversion).
- After failing to register a goal involvement in any of his first 15 Premier League appearances for Newcastle, Jacob Ramsey has now either scored (2) or assisted (1) in each of his last three. Ramsey has never before scored or assisted in four consecutive league matches
- Man United looking to record a Premier League double over Newcastle for the first time since the 2020/21 campaign; They won 1–0 on Boxing Day thanks to a goal from Patrick Dorgu
- They have recovered nine points from missing out on a Premier League place in 2026, more than any other side.
- One of their last eight league matches in which they have fallen behind has ended in defeat (W3 D4), while they have lost 10 of their previous 13 while behind (D3).
- United have lost one of their last 11 away Premier League games (W5 D5), losing 2-1 at Aston Villa in December.
- The Red Devils had won one of their previous 11 on the road before this run (D3 L7).
- Bruno Fernandes has 13 Premier League assists this season, the most by a United player in a single campaign since Antonio Valencia in 2011/12. Only David Beckham in 1999/00 (15) and Nani in 2010/11 (14) have provided more in a single campaign in the competition for the club.
