Manchester United make the trip to Tyneside to take on Newcastle United on Sunday.
Manchester United return to Premier League action on Sunday afternoon with a difficult trip to face Newcastle United.
The Reds played out a 2-2 draw away at Lyon in the quarter-finals of the Europa League on Thursday evening as goals from Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee were cancelled out by two Andre Onana errors which led to goals.
They now have to face up to a quick turnaround against one of the most in-form teams in the Premier League and the pundits don’t have much confidence in Ruben Amorim’s side emerging victorious.
Here is a look at how they believe United will fare.
Chris Sutton
The former Blackburn and Celtic forward told BBC Sport: “It does feel like Ruben Amorim is steadying the ship at Manchester United but there is nothing much for them to get excited about in the Premier League and it could be a pretty dull end to their domestic campaign, especially because they are finding it difficult to score goals.
“Like Tottenham, United’s season is hanging on the Europa League now, but their Premier League results still matter for Amorim because he needs to put some credit into the bank going into next season.
“I just can’t see past a Newcastle win here, though. They are one of the teams in this race for the Champions League places and are in great form. Now we know the top five are guaranteed to get in, I am confident they will make it.
“It just shows the value of winning the Carabao Cup because it seems like it has given them a big leg up.
“They will have enjoyed themselves celebrating for a few days but now they are focused on making it into the Champions League, which is so important because of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.
“If they make it, it gives them the opportunity to build.”
Sutton’s prediction: Newcastle 2-0 Manchester United
Paul Merson
The Sky Sports pundit told SportsKeeda: “Manchester United will frustrate Newcastle, but I still think the Magpies will win this game.
“Even though United have shown signs of improvement under Ruben Amorim, I don’t think they have it in them to get a win here. The race for top four is getting tighter and tighter, meaning Newcastle cannot afford to slip up.
“Eddie Howe has done enough already in my opinion. Winning that cup was everything for this club. Now getting a top-five finish would be the icing on the cake and they are so nearly there as well! If they win this game and get another three points in their game in hand, I think they will finish in the top five.”
Merson’s prediction: Newcastle United 2-0 Manchester United
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Mark Lawrenson
The former BBC Sport pundit told Paddy Power: “Newcastle are playing really well and they’re scoring loads of goals.
“That midfield looks up there with anything in the Premier League at the moment. They’ll have too much for Manchester United who, as I say every week, are still all over the shop.”
Lawrenson’s prediction: Newcastle 2-0 Manchester United
2025-04-13 06:00:00
