Newcastle v Man Utd

Newcastle will try to transfer their Champions League form to the EPL. Can Man Utd continue on their unbeaten run under interim coach Carrick?

Newcastle v Man Utd – St James Park 21:15 CET

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Team News:

Livramento, Miley and Guimaraes are out here. Sickness has hit Newcastle and both Ramsey and Woltermade were affected this week. They are both doubts.

Dorgu is out for United. Shaw and Maguire both picked-up knocks in the last match and may not be cleared for this one.  Mason Mount is fit again.

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Formations:

4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 for Newcastle who have alternated between the two. Pace in attacking areas and quick interplay in the midfield. Quite direct at times also with a lot of big men on set plays.

4-2-3-1 for Man Utd who remain undefeated under Carrick. Solid back line with Fernandes pulling the strings in midfield. Quick counter attacks with very pacey front three.

Statistics:

Referee: Peter Bankes (Average Cards 3.94 Yellow 0.10 Red)

Match Preview:

Newcastle are in 13^th place and seem to be struggling with the Champions League and EPL double act. They are eight points off the Conference qualification place. Home form is good with seven wins from their fourteen games. Recent all competitions form is four wins and two losses,

Man Utd are in 3^rd place now and remain unbeaten under Carrick. Nineteen points have been taken from the twenty-one available. They hold a six-point lead over Chelsea in the race for top 5. Away form is five wins from fourteen matches.

Betting Preview:

United are a different team from the Amorim debacle. They arrive at St James Park in amazing form and find themselves favourites for the game. I would steer clear of the match betting as any result is likely here. Both Teams Score Yes is the bet.