Manchester United vs Newcastle: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim desperate to see out 2024 with a Premier League win

Manchester United are still waiting for their new manager bounce with Ruben Amorim losing four of their last five Premier League matches ahead of the visit of improving Newcastle.

A dismal 2-0 loss to Wolves, who have won two out of two since their own change of manager, even saw Amorim admit he must start improving results over he could follow predecessor Erik ten Hag out the door mere months into his tenure.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have shaken off their own dodgy form to record three wins on the bounce to climb from 12th to fifth. Alexander Isak has scored seven goals and provided two assists in his last six games, and you wouldn’t bet against him adding to that tally at Old Trafford.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Manchester United vs Newcastle is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off on Monday, December 30, 2024.

The match will take place at Old Trafford.

Where to watch Manchester United vs Newcastle

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports.

Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Manchester United vs Newcastle team news

Manchester United are without captain Bruno Fernandes, after he picked up his third red card of the game, and Manuel Ugarte, for five yellow cards.

That should see both Christian Eriksen and Casemiro come into the team, while Alejandro Garnacho is pushing for his first start since December 12. Marcus Rashford’s exile is expected to continue.

For Newcastle, Tino Livramento is expected to shake off an illness to start - which will see Kieran Trippier drop to the bench. Jacob Murphy has firmly established himself in the front three, so no place for Harvey Barnes. Sven Botman is “getting closer” after a year out, but will not feature in the final game of the year.

Manchester United vs Newcastle prediction

Newcastle won at Old Trafford a little over 12 months ago in the Carabao Cup, but you have to go all the way back to 2013 for their last Premier League win. That record should also tumble on Monday night with Newcastle superior to the Manchester counterparts in almost every department.

Isak can turn any defender, let alone a pair as plodding as Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez, or even Matthijs de Ligt if he gets the nod. The midfield is no match for Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton. The hosts will be playing for a point.

Newcastle to win, 2-0.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Man Utd wins: 92

Draws: 41

Newcastle wins: 46

Manchester United vs Newcastle match odds

Man Utd: 7/5

Draw: 15/8

Newcastle: 7/5

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).