Paul Merson has predicted on SportsKeeda that Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United will lose to Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United at Old Trafford this weekend.
Manchester United will lock horns with Newcastle United at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
Former Arsenal star and Sky Sports pundit Merson has backed the Magpies to pick up all three points from the encounter against the Red Devils courtesy of a 2-1 win.
Paul Merson predicts Manchester United v Newcastle United
Merson wrote: “I like the way Newcastle are playing at the moment – they absolutely dismantled Fulham last week. You’ve got to give them credit – they’ve got the players and have pace on the counter.
“Erik ten Hag will have to play Cristiano Ronaldo now, won’t he? Ronaldo, in my opinion, is the best finisher in the world. You don’t score 700 goals by not being able to finish. You give him chances, and he scores goals. He makes the hardest things in the world look very easy.
“I think Casemiro needs some time. There’s a lot yet to come from him. This game is very different to the Everton fixture, and United will need to be at their best. I’m not too sure about this game, and that’s a big compliment for Newcastle.
“I’m going to go for a shock this weekend. Newcastle have the players in their team to hurt Manchester United.
“They’ve got the game to beat United, but they’ll need to pick the right pass. If they stick to Eddie Howe’s plan and execute it like they have been over the last couple of weeks, I think they’ll win.”
Who will win?
In our opinion, the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford this weekend will end in a draw.
Manchester United are getting results and are looking far better than they did in the opening games of the season.
Newcastle are winning matches and are playing good football under manager Eddie Howe.
Yes, the Red Devils have home advantage, but Old Trafford is not as intimidating as it used to do.
We think that Newcastle will pick up a point against Manchester United this weekend.
Yes, Manchester United could potentially slip up, but they do have a good team and the players are looking confident now.
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