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Manchester United and Newcastle United meet at Old Trafford searching for traction during an underwhelming festive period, with both sides struggling to turn encouraging performances into consistent results.
Manchester United vs Newcastle United Preview
Manchester United’s frustrating habit of failing to capitalise on positive spells resurfaced again at the weekend, as a spirited display still ended in a 2-1 defeat away to Aston Villa.
That loss leaves Ruben Amorim’s side marooned outside the top six and facing a growing sense of stagnation as the season edges toward its halfway mark.
With just two wins from their last eight matches across all competitions (D4, L2), things are looking bleak for the Red Devils.
Old Trafford has offered little refuge either, with United winless in three home league outings (D2, L1) and having collected fewer home points than all but six Premier League sides this term.
With festive optimism in short supply, the home crowd will be hoping for a spark against a Newcastle side that has also struggled to find consistency.
The visitors arrive in Manchester nursing their own frustrations after surrendering a two-goal advantage in a 2-2 draw with Chelsea.
Eddie Howe’s men have claimed only one victory from their last four matches in all competitions (D2, L1) and currently sit in the bottom half of the table – a far cry from their European ambitions.
Newcastle’s biggest issue continues to be their form away from Tyneside. The Magpies have lost five of their last seven competitive road trips and have managed just one win from 11 Premier League away matches this season (D4, L6).
Alarmingly, five of those league journeys ended without them finding the net, highlighting a recurring attacking bluntness on their travels.
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Manchester United vs Newcastle United head-to-head
Recent meetings have swung sharply in Newcastle’s favour – since losing the 2023 Carabao Cup final, the Magpies have won five of the last six encounters with Manchester United, keeping four clean sheets in that run.
That tally matches the number of victories Newcastle recorded against the Red Devils across the previous 42 clashes combined.
Manchester United vs Newcastle United Team News
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Manchester United’s captain Bruno Fernandes is set to miss several matches with a hamstring issue, while Kobbie Mainoo is also unavailable after suffering a calf injury in training.
Defensive options remain limited, with Matthijs de Ligt (back) and Harry Maguire (thigh) sidelined.
United are further weakened by the absence of Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui, all away on Africa Cup of Nations duty.
Newcastle United could receive a timely boost, as Nick Pope has a chance of returning from a groin injury to replace Aaron Ramsdale in goal.
However, their defensive crisis shows no sign of easing, with Dan Burn, Tino Livramento, Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth, Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles all unavailable.
William Osula also remains sidelined with an ankle problem.
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Manchester United vs Newcastle United Prediction
Both sides arrive low on confidence and severely hampered by absentees, which could lead to a cagey contest rather than a festive classic.
United’s home struggles clash with Newcastle’s poor away record, making it difficult to separate the two.
Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Newcastle United
Betting tips
Draw
Under 2.5 goals
Both teams to score – Yes