Man Utd v Newcastle predictions: Magpies could steal the points

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Manchester United v Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday.

When to bet

2pm Sunday

Best bet

Newcastle draw no bet
1pt 13-8 bet365, Betfred, Hills

Team news

Manchester United
Anthony Martial is a doubt with a back injury while Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Donny van de Beek remain sidelined. Scott McTominay is suspended.

Newcastle
Eddie Howe has reported no fresh injury concerns. Alexander Isak, Jonjo Shelvey, Emil Krafth, Karl Darlow and Matt Ritchie are all still out.

Match preview

Old Trafford has been a perennial theatre of nightmares for Newcastle United but the nouveau-riche Magpies make their latest journey to Manchester on Sunday well placed to prove a point to a member of the league’s old guard.

Newcastle’s grim record of one win in 39 visits to Old Trafford shouldn't put punters off after thumping wins over Fulham and Brentford in their last two matches have moved the Magpies to within on point of United in sixth and being cause for optimism.

Newcastle scored a combined nine goals in those two victories and could expose a United backline who have kept one clean sheet in their last eight league games at home.

Erik ten Haag’s side have an expected goals-against average of 1.62 this season and while three straight wins in all competitions will have restored some confidence after their 6-3 thrashing at neighbours City, they remain vulnerable.

Should Newcastle stick to their attacking gameplan and the battle of the Brunos in midfield goes to form - with Guimaraes inspired and Fernandes insipid of late - a statement victory for Eddie Howe’s side isn’t out of the question.

Key stat

Manchester United have not won a Premier League home fixture in the month of October since 2018

Inside info

Manchester United

Penalty taker Bruno Fernandes/Cristiano Ronaldo
Assist ace Christian Eriksen
Set-piece aerial threat Victor Lindelof
Card magnet Diogo Dalot

Newcastle United

Penalty taker Callum Wilson
Assist ace Bruno Guimaraes
Set-piece aerial threat Fabian Schar
Card magnet Fabian Schar

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