MANCHESTER UNITED will be hoping for the same result as the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, but travelling to St James’ Park is a whole different proposition.
The Red Devils claimed their first trophy in six years after beating Newcastle 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final in February.
Manchester United celebrate winning the Carabao Cup FinalALAMY
Marcus Rashord celebrates scoring against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup FinalALAMY
The Magpies will be out for revenge when Man United visit St James’ this weekend.
A lot is on the line for both sides, with Champions League places up for grabs.
A win for Newcastle would see them leapfrog Erik ten Hag’s side in third, while the Red Devils could go six points clear of the Toon with an away win.
When is Newcastle vs Man Utd?
Newcastle vs Man United is will be on Sunday, April 2.Kick-off will be at 4:30pm UK time.St James’ Park will play host.
What channel is Newcastle vs Man Utd on and can it be live streamed?
Newcastle vs Man United will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League.Sky Sports subscribers can live stream all the action via the NOW app, which is free to download onto your mobile or tablet device.Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.
Team news
Newcastle will be without top scorer Miguel Almiron who is out with a pulled thigh.
Eddie Howe has been given a timely boost, with Anthony Gordon set to return to the squad after time out with an ankle injury.
Nick Pope picked up a minor injury while away on international duty with England but is expected to feature between the sticks on Sunday.
Fabian Schar was not selected in the Switzerland squad for their Euro 2024 qualifiers due to an injury he picked up in Toon’s away win against Forest.
Howe will be hoping that the 31-year-old defender will be available to partner Sven Botman at the centre of defence.
For Eric ten Hag, he will certainly be without five-time Champions League winner Camemiro as he remains suspended.
Everyone associated with Man United will be hoping Marcus Rashford is fit for the trip to the North East after he was pulled out of the England squad.
It’s understood the Red Devils’ leading goalscorer withdrew due to a toe problem.
Marcel Sabitzer is also a concern after he picked up a knee injury while away with Austria on international duty.
Ten Hag will be hoping to welcome Raphael Varane back from injury for their upcoming Premier League clash.
The Red Devils will definitely be without Christian Eriksen, Donny van de Beek and Alejandro Garnacho.
Odds
Newcastle – 11/8Draw – 23/10Man Utd – 19/10
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication.