Preview: Newcastle vs Manchester United

Kick-off: 8:15pm GMTDate: Wednesday, March 4, 2026Venue: St. James’ Park

Match context

United sit third after coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace last time out. With Liverpool dropping points, they have an opportunity to strengthen their top-four position. Newcastle have fallen off the pace in the race for European spots, with injuries and the demands of their campaign taking a toll.

Team news

Manchester United

• Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire both picked up issues in the Crystal Palace match and remain fitness concerns.
• Mason Mount is pushing to return but could be short of full match readiness.
• Lisandro Martinez is not expected to travel.
• Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu remain out as they recover (lower back issue / torn hamstring).

Newcastle

• Bruno Guimarães, Tino Livramento and Fabian Schär are working back from injuries but are unlikely to be ready midweek.
• A sickness bug has affected the squad; Jacob Ramsey is expected to be fit, while Nick Woltemade is ruled out.
• Lewis Miley remains sidelined with a thigh issue, aiming for a return later in the month.
• Emil Krafth is out for the season with a knee injury.

Prediction

With United focused fully on league form and Newcastle facing a demanding run of fixtures, the visitors look slightly better placed. Prediction: Manchester United win 2–1.

Head-to-head notes

Newcastle have taken five wins from the last seven meetings, though United won the reverse fixture 1–0 on Boxing Day thanks to a Patrick Dorgu goal.

Betting tips & odds

• Manchester United to win @ 2.46
• Consider “United win & both teams to score” if you expect Newcastle to start fast at home.

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