Manchester United dont concede many with the best defence in the league and Newcastle dont score many.
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Newcastle United seek to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone when they host Manchester United at St. James’ Park, live on BT Sport, on Tuesday evening.
Newcastle fans will be boosted with the signing of Henri Saivet and the incoming Jonjo Shelvey, but both players look unlikely to feature as this game comes around too soon.
Newcastle United, meanwhile, have dropped their last four games overall – losing 1-0 to Everton, West Brom and Arsenal in the EPL, while going down to Watford in the FA Cup third round via the same scoreline.
McClaren hopes to welcome back midfielder Jack Colback from injury as he attempts to win round supporters who are growing frustrated with the lack of progress made during his eight-month tenure.
The display has led to fresh criticism of Louis van Gaal’s playing style and the Dutchman himself even admitted in his press conference yesterday that his team have bored him at times this season, so I’m sure he’ll be looking for a more fluid performance tonight.
Manchester United’s first-half blank against Sheffield United at Old Trafford was their 12th of the season in all competitions at home – and they are now closing in on an unwanted record.
Louis van Gaal’s philosophy allows Man United to dominate possession and pass completion; however the result is likely to be decided by a single goal, and hence a 1-0 victory to the visitors seems the most plausible prediction at the moment. Similarly, while Wayne Rooney was bad against Sheffield United, the manager will presumably shuffle his patch in such a way to keep him on the pitch. All very different players, this combination will define how United approach this match. He has scored three times in 10 appearances for the side this season and has also been the captain of the side.
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“Of course, Newcastle are struggling and are low on confidence, but I can see a draw”.
