Newcastle United welcome Manchester United to St James’ Park on Wednesday evening in a fixture with significant implications for the top-four race.
Michael Carrick’s men arrive in the North-East occupying third place after an impressive run of results since mid-January, while Eddie Howe’s Newcastle are seeking to arrest a slide in home form.
United have not tasted victory at St James’ Park since October 2020, but they head into the contest unbeaten in five Premier League away matches.
Game information
The Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Manchester United will take place at St James’ Park. Kick-off is set for 8:15pm UK time on Wednesday, March 4.
Where to watch
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League (TV), Sky Go (streaming)
- United States: USA Network (TV) and Peacock (streaming)
- India: Star Sports Select (TV) and JioHotstar (streaming)
- Australia: Stan Sport
Team News
Newcastle United: Sven Botman is in contention to return in defence as Howe considers alterations to his back line, while Jacob Ramsey remains a doubt after illness.
Tino Livramento, Lewis Miley, and Bruno Guimaraes continue to miss out through injury, and Howe must decide how best to deploy Nick Woltemade in attack.
Manchester United: Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire face late fitness checks after illness, with Shaw also managing a foot concern, and Lisandro Martinez will be assessed on a calf issue.
Mason Mount is closing in on a comeback, while Benjamin Sesko and Bruno Fernandes remain key figures in a forward line that has delivered consistently in recent weeks.
Prediction
Newcastle’s defensive issues on home soil have been exposed in recent outings, creating an opportunity for a confident United side to assert themselves.
If spaces emerge, United’s clinical edge in the final third could make the difference against a side struggling for stability at the back.
Prediction: Newcastle United 1-3 Manchester United
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