Newcastle vs Manchester Utd: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Newcastle prepare to host Manchester Utd on March 4, 2026, with kick-off at 21:15, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Newcastle, currently 11th in the standings with 36 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 25 points. They've earned 23 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Manchester Utd, sitting 4th with 48 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Newcastle and Manchester Utd have favored Newcastle, with Manchester Utd claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Manchester City, Newcastle recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-1-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Pope, Hall, Burn, Thiaw, Trippier, Willock, Tonali, Ramsey, Gordon, Woltemade, Elanga. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Manchester Utd's last outing came against Everton, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Lammens, Shaw, Maguire, Yoro, Dalot, Mainoo, Casemiro, Cunha, Fernandes, Diallo, Mbeumo. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Newcastle are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Newcastle and Manchester Utd are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Newcastle's fixtures have averaged 4 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Manchester Utd's games average 2.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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