MANCHESTER UNITED face Newcastle within the Carabao Cup in a repeat of final season’s remaining tonight.
The Purple Devils got here away with the trophy again in February as they beat the Magpies 2-0 at Wembley.
Man United had been thrashed final trip by Man MetropolisCredit score: Getty
Newcastle had been held to a draw in opposition to WolvesCredit score: PA
Man United come into the fourth-round fixture in want of a win.
The Purple Devils had been humbled 3-0 by metropolis rivals Manchester Metropolis which has seen the membership drop to eighth within the Premier League desk.
Erik ten Hag’s aspect weren’t in a position to stay with their rivals as Erling Haaland’s brace and help for Phil Foden determined the sport.
For the reason that full time whistle, there was numerous speak in regards to the membership and what its subsequent steps are.
Ten Hag seems in bother whereas some argue that he wants extra time whereas others are calling for Bruno Fernandes to be stripped of the captaincy.
Newcastle alternatively are very a lot having fun with life this season after recovering from a troublesome begin.
Eddie Howe’s males had been held to a 2-2 draw at Wolves on the weekend however the temper continues to be buoyant at St James’ Park.
The Magpies presently sit sixth within the Prem having not misplaced in seven league matches.
Within the Champions League, the membership nonetheless has each likelihood of qualifying out of their group as they’re presently on equal factors with second-placed Borussia Dortmund after three video games.
Newcastle can be eager to get one over the Purple Devils at Previous Trafford after the heartbreaking defeat within the remaining of the Carabao Cup final season.
Casemiro and Marcus Rashford each scored in six first minutes to place United 2-0 forward.
They had been in a position to maintain on to offer Ten Hag his first silverware as United supervisor.
Nevertheless, Newcastle’s goal to interrupt their main trophy drought since 1955 continues.
What’s their kind like?
Newcastle have solely suffered one defeat of their final 11 matches.
The defeat got here within the Champions League to Borussia Dortmund final week.
Howe’s males have been in effective kind as they’ve received six of the opposite ten, drawing 4.
United’s kind has been a combined bag to date this season and just lately that has not modified.
The defeat to Man Metropolis put an finish to a good run from United, even when the performances weren’t probably the most convincing at occasions.
Ten Hag’s aspect had received 4 in a row together with twice within the Champions League in opposition to Copenhagen and Galatasaray.
What’s the workforce information?
Alexander Isak is a doubt for NewcastleCredit score: Reuters
Aaron Wan-Bissaka may return for UnitedCredit score: Getty
Newcastle can be with out Sandro Tonali as he serves the second recreation of his ten-month ban following betting breaches.
Howe may even be with out Sven Botman (knee), Alexander Isak (groin) and Jacob Murphy (shoulder) are all anticipated to overlook out.
Ten Hag will proceed to be with out Luke Shaw (muscular) and Tyrell Malacia (knee) whereas Casemiro and Aaron Wan-Bissaka may return to choice.
Amad Diallo is again on grass after choosing up an harm that stored him out of the primary a part of the season, however the conflict in opposition to the Magpies is simply too quickly for him to function.
Who would be the star gamers?
Marcus Rashford wants to seek out his goalscoring contact
Callum Wilson has been in high kind this season
Marcus Rashford could possibly be the star man for Manchester United after they face Newcastle.
He has solely scored as soon as within the Premier League this season and will use the Carabao Cup as a method of getting his kind again.
After the defeat to Metropolis, United want a participant up and provides the followers one thing to shout about, and Rashford could possibly be that man with a stable outing.
For Newcastle, the star man will probably be Callum Wilson.
The Englishman has been in good kind this season regardless of being second fiddle to Isak as much as his harm.
Now, with the prospect to be the principle man once more, Wilson may add to his spectacular tally of seven targets in 11 appearances in all competitions.
What have the managers stated?
Eddie Howe has admitted he would possibly rotate his workforceCredit score: Getty
Ten Hag was his United workforce to bounce again from the defeat to MetropolisCredit score: Reuters
Eddie Howe has admitted that he might rotate his aspect for the fixture in opposition to United.
He stated: “I believe we’ve bought to be very cautious with the workforce choice, we’ve bought to attempt to get that proper. We’re very, very skinny on the bottom in actually areas.
“That is what we wish regularly, that is the top. We’re not moaning about it [the schedule].
“I believe the one disappointment for me is now we have accidents to attacking gamers and it’s restricted my choices to vary in operating or freshen the gamers up who’re perhaps fatigued.
“However each participant needs to play soccer and numerous lads will get numerous soccer within the subsequent few weeks.”
Erik ten Hag needs to make use of the sport in opposition to Newcastle to place issues proper after the defeat to Manchester Metropolis.
He stated: “Once you play in opposition to this workforce, every thing must be excellent.
“So that you don’t need assistance but additionally you don’t need something in opposition to you. At this time was not our day.
“We have now to simply accept that however don’t overlook the game-plan was excellent within the first half. It hurts loads. As you say, dropping the derby is horrible.
”It may have been going a unique method but it surely didn’t. Now it’s a must to take care of it.
“Settle for it, how it’s, and, in 24 hours, it’s a must to rise up and go the following recreation [Newcastle in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday].”
Rating prediction?
Newcastle to win 2-1.
When is Man Utd vs Newcastle?
- Man Utd vs Newcastle will happen on Wednesday, November 1.
- Kick off can be at 8.15pm GMT.
- Previous Trafford will host.
What TV channel is Man Utd vs Newcastle on and might it’s stay streamed?
- Man Utd vs Newcastle can be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports activities Soccer.
- Sky Sports activities prospects can stay stream all of the motion by way of the NOW app.
- Alternatively, you may observe SunSport’s stay weblog to remain updated with all of the motion from Previous Trafford.
What are the chances?
- Man Utd – 23/20
- Draw – 23/10
- Newcastle – 12/5
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are right on the time of publication.