Manchester United welcome Newcastle to Old Trafford for their final game of 2024 and you can find our preview, prediction, team news and predicted lineups below.
Manchester United vs Newcastle Preview
Life for Manchester United has been tough since Ruben Amorim took over from Erik ten Hag in November, with just two wins in the Premier League over the last two months.
Since shocking Manchester City in the derby, United have lost back to back league games against Bournemouth and Wolves which has left the Red Devils 14th in the league.
United have rather limped through the Christmas period and they will be desperate for a much needed three points against Newcastle heading into the new year.
The Magpies on the other hand have been flying lately especially in attack, having scored 11 goals in their last three Premier League games.
Alexander Isak’s form has played a huge part in Newcastle’s success lately and the striker has seven goals in his last five appearances including a hattrick against Ipswich before Christmas.
With a win against United the Magpies would leapfrog Manchester City and Bournemouth in the table up to fifth behind Chelsea.
Manchester United vs Newcastle Team News
Bruno Fernandes picked up a suspension after being shown two yellow cards against Wolves on Boxing Day and so the United captain will be unavailable on Monday.
Marcus Rashford continues to dominate headlines in Manchester as the forward is repeatedly left out of Ruben Amorim’s squad and he may have played his last game for the Red Devils with the transfer window opening this week.
Although Sven Botman is closing in on his return for Newcastle, the defender isn’t quite ready to start for the Magpies but he could feature off the bench.
Tino Livramento was unavailable for Newcastle during their Boxing Day contest against Aston Villa but the full back is expected to return from illness this week.
Manchester United vs Newcastle Confirmed Lineups
Manchester United: Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dalot; Amad, Hojlund, Garnacho
Newcastle: Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; J Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Manchester United vs Newcastle Prediction
Manchester United have struggled under Amorim and they come up against a Newcastle team that has been thriving in the last few weeks.
This game should have goals in it and it is hard to see either side keeping a clean sheet. Having scored 11 in their last three league games, Newcastle can edge United on the road as Ruben Amorim continues to struggle.
Prediction: Manchester United 1-2 Newcastle
