Evening Standard
·13 May 2024
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·13 May 2024
Newcastle will aim to cross the finish line in the race to qualify for Europe when they take on Manchester United.
A win at Old Trafford could secure a top-six spot for the Magpies, leaving eight-placed Man United behind while Chelsea, who sit seventh, face Brighton on Wednesday night.
A run of one defeat in their last seven games has set Newcastle up well as the season’s end approaches, particularly after a torrid winter which threatened to leave them stranded in mid-table.
It has been a tough season for Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils with just one win in eight Premier League games after being beaten at home to Arsenal on Sunday.
The Dutchman has struggled against Eddie Howe but needs a result to help save his job.
Manchester United vs Newcastle is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off on Wednesday May 15, 2024.
The match will take place at Old Trafford.
Newcastle beat Man Utd 1-0 at St. James’ Park
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TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Once again, the Red Devils will hope for good news regarding Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, after they sat out the defeat to Arsenal.
Centre-back Willy Kambwala returned off the bench so should start alongside Jonny Evans, allowing Casemiro a much-needed rest.
This game will come too soon for Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Man United’s other injured defenders.
Mason Mount is a major doubt and Amad Diallo will be monitored after picking up a knee issue on Sunday.
Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier and Joelinton will hope for recalls to the Newcastle starting line-up after recovering from injury.
Elliot Anderson impressed against Brighton so should keep his place.
It has been feast or famine on the road for the Magpies lately but they know a confident approach here could be key to securing European football with a game to spare.
Newcastle to win, 1-0.
Newcastle have won three games in a row against the Red Devils, keeping clean sheets in each game.
Man Utd wins: 96
Newcastle wins: 46
Draws: 41
Man Utd: 13/8
Newcastle: 7/5
Draw: 3/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).