Premier League: Manchester United vs Newcastle United preview

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December 24th, 2014
Back Premier League: Manchester United vs Newcastle United preview

Newcastle head to Old Trafford on Boxing Day hoping to avoid their third consecutive defeat while Manchester United are eager to get another three points on the board after last weekend's setback at Aston Villa. The Magpies have been knocked out of the League Cup last week before suffering a painful derby defeat against Sunderland at the weekend. Alan Pardew's men have just one win in their last five league games and sit ninth in the table.

Goalkeepers Tim Krul and Rob Elliott remain sidelined, so young Jak Alnwick should continue between the sticks. Steven Taylor should be available despite picking up a facial injury during last weekend's match while Cheick Tiote will be suspended.

Manchester United were held to a draw at Aston Villa last weekend, a result which denied them the seventh consecutive league win. The Red Devils are 10 points behind league leaders Chelsea and seven behind second-placed Manchester City. Angel di Maria could make his comeback in the starting eleven while Chris Smalling could also make his return. Luke Shaw, Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini are all sidelined while Daley Blind might not be fully fit yet after recovering from a knee injury.

Probable line-ups:

Manchester United: De Gea - Jones, Smalling, Evans, Rafael - Carrick, Di Maria, Young, Mata - Rooney, Van Persie

Newcastle United: Alnwick - Janmaat, Taylor, Coloccini, Dummett - Williamson, Colback, Gouffran, Sissoko - Cisse, Perez

My prediction: Manchester United to win 2-1.

Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:

Manchester United win - 2/5 Draw - 4/1 Newcastle win - 8/1

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