Newcastle United will host Manchester United in their next game in the Premier League at home at St. James Park. The Magpies are fifth in the points table with 53 points in 30 matches. They have won 16 matches, drawn five, and lost nine matches so far in the league and are fighting for the top four spot for qualifying in the UEFA Champions League next season.
The Magpies won their previous match in the Premier League by a margin of 3-0 against Leicester City. During the last 63 meetings, Newcastle United have won 11 times; there have been 16 draws, while Manchester United have won 36 times. Hall (foot), Isak (groin, doubt), Gordon (hip/groin, doubt), Willock (concussion), Botman (knee), and Lascelles (knee) have been sidelined from this game for Newcastle United due to injuries.
4-3-3 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Against Manchester United:
Defence:
Newcastle United’s probable defense against Manchester United will be Pope in goal, Trippier at right-back, Schär and Burn as center-backs, and Livramento at left-back. Pope has been confident in front of goals and has shown his command in the box. However, he has had some occasional lapses in concentration and mistakes.
Trippier will start as the right back and will hope to contribute with his experience and cause problems with his accurate passing. However, his pace has reduced while defending against quick wingers. Schär and Burn will be the two center-backs. Schär’s composure on the ball and Burn’s aerial dominance will be key. Livramento will start as the left-back and will try to outpace opponents with his pace and energy.
Midfield:
Guimarães, Tonali, and Joelinton should be the three midfielders who are expected to start in this game. Guimaraes has dictated the tempo of the game all season with his vision and also broken attacks. However, he has occasionally drifted away from the game. Tonali, on the other hand, has finally settled in on the side and possesses an immense work rate with accurate passing. However, he has had moments where he has tackled energetically and caused risks to his team. Joelinton outmuscles with his physicality, and his work rate has been the key for the Magpies, but he has struggled with his final balls.
Attack:
When it comes to attack, Murphy will play on the right wing, Isak as the central forward, and Barnes on the left wing. Murphy has been sensational with his direct runs and work rate, which has troubled defenders. However, his decision-making in key moments can falter. Isak continues to be the main man with his movement and finishing proving lethal, despite occasional quiet spells when tightly marked. Barnes has rediscovered his form. He has moved inside with menace and stretched defenses, but inconsistency is still an issue.
