Newcastle United play host to Manchester United on Wednesday in a match that sees both teams trying to redeem themselves after recent poor results. Man United had their seven-match unbeaten streak snapped by Swansea two weeks ago but bounced back with a 2-0 win over Sunderland last weekend, so they will be keen on creating another run of good results. Wayne Rooney, the club captain, scored both goals for the Red Devils last weekend.
Michael Carrick, Robin van Persie and Phil Jones are still sideline for Man United, so Louis van Gaal will probably field an almost unchanged starting eleven. Newcastle suffered a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City two weeks ago but bounced back with a narrow 1-0 victory over relegation candidates Aston Villa last weekend. The Magpies are currently 11th in the Premier League table, a good run could push them in the top half but a poor streak might sink them close to the relegation zone.
Siem de Jong, Cheick Tiote, Remy Cabella, Paul Dummett and Steven Taylor are still injured for the home side while Jack Colback is suspended for this match. Massadio Haidara is in doubt but Ayoze Perez should make his return in attack. Manchester United have won their last two matches at St James' Park, scoring seven goals in the process and conceding none.
Probable line-ups:
Newcastle: Krul - Janmaat, Coloccini, Williamson, Taylor - Abeid, Sissoko - Ameobi, Perez, Obertan - Cisse
Man United: De Gea - Valencia, Smalling, Rojo, Shaw - Blind, Herrera - Young, Rooney, Di Maria - Falcao
My prediction: Manchester United to win 2-0.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Newcastle win - 16/5 Draw - 5/2 Manchester United - 1/1
Johnajax 9 years ago
This was very very boring match. Manchester United is not funny to watch special on the road where he don't know how to create chance. But this time they had a lot of luck, defenders and goalkeeper were confused at the end, make terrible mistake and Young accept that gift ad score goal. Now they playing in FA cup against...
This was very very boring match. Manchester United is not funny to watch special on the road where he don't know how to create chance. But this time they had a lot of luck, defenders and goalkeeper were confused at the end, make terrible mistake and Young accept that gift ad score goal. Now they playing in FA cup against Arsenal, I think that they are closer to win than Arsenal but they must play better than this match against Newcastle.
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vlado.mikic.50 9 years ago
On the other sode,it is only important and the only.thing that really remembers is victory.It is not an easy task to win three points at St James Park.Van Gaal's player were doing on the pitch what he expected from them.This is not disaster For Newcastle.It is not the shame to loose from ManUn.
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vlado.mikic.50 9 years ago
This was not such an interesting game as I expected.Manchester United managed to win this match,they have three points more than yestersay but their fans for sure cannot be completely happy eith the performance of the team.
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kruno1414
9 years ago
Very tough match this one was , not much chances or good football was not shown by any of both sides but somehow Manchester United managed to clinch this one in their favour in the last minutes of the match with a Ashley Young goal . You saw how much Van Gaal and Giggs were happy , those kind of matches should be won more...
Very tough match this one was , not much chances or good football was not shown by any of both sides but somehow Manchester United managed to clinch this one in their favour in the last minutes of the match with a Ashley Young goal . You saw how much Van Gaal and Giggs were happy , those kind of matches should be won more easily by the team like Manchester United is .
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vlado.mikic.50 9 years ago
Manchester United is still not playing in good form.Even if they win the match their play is usually bad.I am really dissapointed.with them.especially when you know the fact that they have spent a lot of money in last transfer window.I predic a 1-2 win by ManUn.
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vlado.mikic.50 9 years ago
Newcastle is very dangeorus at home.They have beaten Liverpool at St James Park this season.Their squad is not full of stars but they are very disciplined.They know what to do on the pitch in every moment.Van Gaal lads will have to give their best to win three points.
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GREGJO
9 years ago
I think this match will be very boring. Newcastle United averages 1.5:1.3 goals at home while Manchester United averages 1.2:1.2 played at the opponents' grounds. I hoped Van Gaal will be the perfect choice for the Red Devils but now I'm uncertain. Bring back Moyes (lol). I think Di Maria is out of form, Rooney is not too...
I think this match will be very boring. Newcastle United averages 1.5:1.3 goals at home while Manchester United averages 1.2:1.2 played at the opponents' grounds. I hoped Van Gaal will be the perfect choice for the Red Devils but now I'm uncertain. Bring back Moyes (lol). I think Di Maria is out of form, Rooney is not too good in the midfield, Young only can run. My prediction is 1:1.
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sharpe
9 years ago
After the previous, this is another disappointing season for MU and for me is even worst than the last. MU is a club that must fight for the title and I'm convinced that they have the players to be in the race. But I'm not sure that they haired the right manager in the face of Van Gaal. This years Unites is the most boring...
After the previous, this is another disappointing season for MU and for me is even worst than the last. MU is a club that must fight for the title and I'm convinced that they have the players to be in the race. But I'm not sure that they haired the right manager in the face of Van Gaal. This years Unites is the most boring team that I've ever seen from them and I'm MU fan from around 30 years. You can say many bad things about last year Moyes team but one thing is for sure, they was never boring!
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seculla
9 years ago
Another interesting match in this round of Premier League. Newcastle United didn't started well this season, but somehow they found their form and I believe that they will be more better as the season comes to an end. We can't forget that they won Chelsea this season, and we must say that Chelsea are the best team right...
Another interesting match in this round of Premier League. Newcastle United didn't started well this season, but somehow they found their form and I believe that they will be more better as the season comes to an end. We can't forget that they won Chelsea this season, and we must say that Chelsea are the best team right now in Premier League. On the other side Manchester United are struggling this season, and any time when I think that they have founded their right form they surprise me with a bad match. Manchester are on 4th position and they will fight with Liverpool and Arsenal for those places that are leading to Champions League for the next season, so I believe that they must win this match tomorrow.
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kruno1414
9 years ago
This will be a great match , Newcastle managed to shake of pressure after 5-0 loss to Manchester City and win against Aston Vila 1-0. Manchester is finally in some kind of a good form , they did lost to swansea but they got they football back , they are playing well and creating chances . Rooney get his confidence back...
This will be a great match , Newcastle managed to shake of pressure after 5-0 loss to Manchester City and win against Aston Vila 1-0. Manchester is finally in some kind of a good form , they did lost to swansea but they got they football back , they are playing well and creating chances . Rooney get his confidence back after scoring two in last game against Sunderland . I predict that Manchester could handle this in the way they need it :)
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h34dhunt3r
9 years ago
This was always hard match for Red Devils. But lately, both teams seems shacked, Newcastle a lot more tho. They have been in top 8 for the first half of the season, but lately they are underpreforming. Manchester has a great chance here to get closer to Manchester City, and first time in two seasons be higher on a table...
This was always hard match for Red Devils. But lately, both teams seems shacked, Newcastle a lot more tho. They have been in top 8 for the first half of the season, but lately they are underpreforming. Manchester has a great chance here to get closer to Manchester City, and first time in two seasons be higher on a table then their closest rivals. Di Maria and Rooney are keys of the Van Gaals squad this season, so we should expect from them to make big contribution. My prediction: 0-4 for Manchester United.
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