Manchester United vs Newcastle: EPL Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

Newcastle will face a deflated Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday night to continue their current upswing. Life has not changed under the new coach for the host, but will they be able to finish the year with a win? Here are our match analysis and predictions.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

First things first, the hosts. Although Old Trafford may have been abuzz last month after Ruben Amorim's arrival, Manchester United is now engulfed in a public scandal. The Red Devils are still fighting for a spot in the Premier League's bottom half after another lackluster display on Boxing Day, a 2-0 setback away to relegation-scrappers Wolves.

A massive reaction has developed around Manchester United's red half, and the former leader of Sporting Lisbon now has a difficult task ahead of him. Man Utd have lost all three of their previous home matches by an aggregate score of 9-3 in all competitions. Last week, they were knocked out of the EFL Cup in a tense 4-3 loss to Tottenham.

The hosts on Monday have also developed a reputation for having serious defensive issues. Since the beginning of October, Amorim's squad has only managed two clean sheets in the top division.

As for the guests, even though Newcastle is returning from the international break in November in the middle of a concerning slump, the Magpies have returned spectacularly. The burden on Eddie Howe's shoulders has undoubtedly diminished since their last appearance on Boxing Day, when they hammered Aston Villa 3-0.

The former Bournemouth manager will likely be looking forward to Monday's trip to Old Trafford as they set their eyes on a profitable return to Europe in 2025. Continuing their winning streak from their last four games in all competitions, Newcastle extended their EFL Cup journey on December 18th with a 3-1 victory against Brentford. With a recent clinical edge in the final third and 14 goals in a four-match winning streak, Howe's camp will be eyeing the opportunity to take a heavyweight scalp in Manchester.

Manchester United x Newcastle Team News

Bruno Fernandes, captain, will serve a one-match ban here after being shown a red card away at Wolves on Boxing Day in the second half. It is uncertain if Marcus Rashford will be back in Amorim's lineup on Monday night after shockingly revealing that he views his future elsewhere from Old Trafford earlier in the month.

Mason Mount, an international player for England, has been out with another injury this month. A whole recall is possible for summer signing and former Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, even if he was an unused substitute earlier in the week.

Defensemen Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman have been inactive all season, having combined to not play in a single game. Ex-Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope will sit out Monday's match at Old Trafford due to a long-term knee injury he sustained away at Brentford on December 7th.

Alexander Isak, the offensive talisman, broke his goal drought earlier this week against Aston Villa and will aim to continue his hot streak today with a goal or two. Lewis Hall, who joined the club permanently from Chelsea this summer, will remain left-back.

Our Predictions

Newcastle draw no bet @ 1.95 on Sky247.ng.

After a stunning 3-0 victory against Aston Villa on Boxing Day, Newcastle's morale should be over the roof. Going into this match at Old Trafford, the Magpies will be riding high after winning all four of their previous matches by a combined score of 14-1. There will be a lot of pressure on Monday's hosts, Manchester United, who have lost four of their last five Premier League games. Another formidable opponent could be in store for Amorim's dejected club, which has been struggling in the league and has shown a succession of defensive problems.

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