The Newcastle United are all set to host Manchester United on Sunday, April 13 at the St. James Park. The Newcastle team would be hoping to win the clash and move into the top four of the Premier League standings.
Newcastle United vs Manchester United Premier League clash
The captain for Newcastle United, Bruno Guimaraes is back to his best as he has six assists to his name and is part of a great midfield trio. While, Bruno Fernandes is the only bright player for the Manchester United team as they are eyeing for the summer transfer window.
The Magpies have won three Premier League games on the trot and four overall if you count the League Cup final victory over Liverpool. With eight games to play in the ongoing Premier League season, Newcastle are eyeing a top four finish and if they fail to do so, it's only them to blame.
On the other hand, Manchester United hopes of playing in the UEFA Champions League is solely upon them winning the Europa League as they are fresh off a 2-2 draw against Lyon in the first-leg of the quarter finals.
Newcastle United are currently seventh in the Premier League table with 53 points to their name from the 30 games they have featured in. Manchester United are placed thirteenth overall and have 38 points out of the 31 games they have played.
How to watch Newcastle vs Manchester United live, live streaming and kick-off time
Kick off time: 11:30am ET Sunday
Venue: St. James’ Park — Newcastle upon Tyne
TV Channel: USA
Live streaming: NBC.com
Newcastle United team news, focus
OUT: Joe Willock (head), Lewis Hall (foot - out for season), Jamaal Lascelles (knee), Sven Botman (knee) | QUESTIONABLE: Anthony Gordon (hip)
Manchester United team news, focus
OUT: Toby Collyer (leg), Matthijs de Ligt (unspecified), Ayden Heaven (leg - MORE), Amad Diallo (ankle - out for season), Jonny Evans (lower back), Lisandro Martinez (torn ACL - MORE)
Newcastle United vs Manchester United prediction
The match is heavily in the favor of Newcastle United as they are on a four game winning spree and Manchester United will be hoping to stop as much damage as they can. The odds are in favor of a 2-1 win by Newcastle United.