Newcastle vs Manchester United
Newcastle has had a great season, having won a major trophy in nearly 70 years. They have enjoyed success in recent years, and have slowly started rebuilding their legacy. Eddie Howe has been pivotal in this comeback, he has shaped this team into a well-functioning machine that has been able to compete in the European level against the big boys of the ultimate stage. From defeating Paris Saint-Germain last Champions league season to now winning the Carabao Cup.
From defeating PSG last Champions league season to now winning the Carabao Cup
With an eye toward next season qualification for European competitions, Newcastle United can host Manchester United on Sunday and move closer to earning a spot in the UEFA Champions League for the second time in three seasons.
Based on the Premier League’s European results this season, the league formally secured a fifth spot in the Champions League for next year earlier this week. The Magpies should be confident of their chances in a competition for fifth place that also includes Manchester City and Aston Villa.
Team Form
Newcastle have picked up 53 points and currently lie in 5th position. In their last fixture, Eddie Howe’s team won 0-3 against Leicester City (Premier League 2024/2025).
Manchester United have 38 points to their name this season and occupy 13th position in the table. In their last outing, Ruben Amorim’s team drew 2-2 against Lyon (UEFA Europa League 2024/25).
Team News
But the Magpies could be without manager Eddie Howe Sunday because he has battled illness most of the week. In his place, assistant coach Jason Tindall reiterated his team is taking nothing for granted. “With eight games to go, there are a lot of teams fighting for the same as what we are,” Tindall said.
“All we can control is our own performances and what we do. The most important thing is that we approach every game as we have done all season and give the best account of ourselves.”
Amorim named an unchanged side for the first time in his United career against Lyon on Thursday night and will look to rest players on Sunday afternoon ahead of their crucial second leg next week.
It means Altay Bayindir could make his Premier League debut against Newcastle, while Mason Mount could be selected instead of Alejandro Garnacho in attack.
Newcastle vs Manchester United Predicted Lineup-
Newcastle United: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Barnes, Isak
Manchester United: Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Fernandes, Garnacho; Zirkzee
