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Carrick praises team's "spirit" after 2-1 comeback win vs. Palace lifts Man Utd to third

Newcastle United host Manchester United in the Premier League in a clash of two sides who are showing contrasting runs of form in the top-flight.

When Michael Carrick took charge of his United in mid-January following the sacking of Ruben Amorim, the two clubs were level on points - both just outside the top five.

But while Carrick has overseen six wins from his seven games in charge to steer United into third position, Newcastle have won just one of their last six under Eddie Howe to drop into the bottom half of the table.

Newcastle have lost their last three home matches in the Premier League, as well, including Saturday’s defeat to Everton, while Carrick led United to another comeback victory against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Harry Maguire starts tonight’s game as expected after the centre-back was handed a suspended 15-month sentence by a Greek court following an incident in Mykonos in August 2020.

Carrick goes with 'trusted line-up'

A word on the line-ups from Chris Wilson, who’s in place at St James’ Park tonight:

Michael Carrick goes with what is likely his most trusted line-up at the moment, though the exclusion of Diogo Dalot is notable after the Portuguese struggled at times against Palace at the weekend.

And it seems sensible to start Sesko, Cunha and Mbeumo in their positions even if it did look a little pedestrian and lacking in invention at times AT old Trafford.

Carrick may well have an eye on rumoured midfield target Sandro Tonali tonight too, though Bruno Guimaraes – another rumoured target for the cliub – is injured.

Chris Wilson4 March 2026 19:30

Man United are winning again, but look lopsided — it points to one thing

The absence of Patrick Dorgu has highlighted United’s squad is missing an out-and-out left winger. They are getting by for now but it will be harder to do so for the whole of next season.

Man United are winning again, but look lopsided — it points to one thing

The absence of Patrick Dorgu has highlighted United’s squad is missing an out-and-out left winger. They are getting by for now, writes Richard Jolly, but it will be harder to do so for the whole of next season

Richard Jolly 4 March 2026 19:25