A couple weeks ago, Newcastle United’s upcoming visit to Man United looked like the de facto final UEFA Europa League berth for next season cup. So much for that, as it is now Newcastle and Chelsea that will fight it out for sixth place. United appear entrenched in 8th place, their worst season ever during the Premier League era. They are a mess right now.
You got to like the chances of the Geordies, when they make the trip to the Theatre of Dreams, as they are in much better form right now.
Man United vs Newcastle United FYIs
Kickoff: Wed. May 15, 8pm, Old Trafford, Manchester, UK
Team News: Man United Newcastle
Starting XI Predictions: Man United Newcastle
Transatlantic Passage: How the Premier League Redefined Soccer in America: LINK
Google Result Probability: Man United 38% Draw 23% Newcastle 39%
PL Form: Man United LDWDD Newcastle DWWLW
PL Standing: Man United 8th, 57 pts Newcastle 6th 57 pts
Here is the first team that we think manager Eddie Howe will go with, to keep the positive momentum alive.
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Man United
Martin Dubravka; Kieran Trippier, Tino Livramento, Emil Krafth, Dan Burn; Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Elliott Anderson; Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes
Paul M. Banks is the Founding Editor of The Sports Bank. He’s also the author of “Transatlantic Passage: How the English Premier League Redefined Soccer in America,” and “No, I Can’t Get You Free Tickets: Lessons Learned From a Life in the Sports Media Industry.”
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