The Newcastle revolution could pick up speed in January when the transfer window opens, but unfortunately for them this tie against Man Utd comes too soon and could be very one sided.
Newcastle vs Manchester Utd, 8pm GMT
Manchester United mark their return to action following a devastating coronavirus outbreak on Monday with a trip to Newcastle United in the Premier League.
While the Red Devils have been dealing with a raft of COVID-19 cases, Eddie Howe’s hosts are seeking to avoid a fourth straight defeat.
There is certainly not much festive joy to be had around St James’ Park at the moment, with Newcastle conceding 11 goals in their three most recent defeats as their survival task becomes harder by the week.
One of several English sides to have seen their winter preparations disrupted amid the surge in coronavirus cases, Man United will be taking to the pitch for the first time since December 11 when they make the journey to Tyneside.
A cluster of COVID-19 forced the postponement of clashes with Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion as the club’s training centre was shut, but Ralf Rangnick’s crop are back on the practice pitches and ready to pick up where they left off.
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Man Utd Win @4/9
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Dubravka; Murphy, Lascelles, Schar, Ritchie; Almiron, Longstaff, Willock, Joelinton; Wilson, Saint-Maximin
Manchester United predicted starting 11:
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Telles; Fred, McTominay; Sancho, Fernandes; Ronaldo, Rashford
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