Premier League action on Monday will see seventh-place Manchester United visit 19th-place Newcastle the day after Boxing Day. The Red Devils enter the game having won their last three league clashes, while Eddie Howe’s side has lost three in a row but are just two points out of the drop zone.
Here’s are storylines, how you can watch the match and more:
How to watch and odds
- Date: Monday, Dec. 27 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: St. James’ Park — Newcastle upon Tyne, England
- TV: USA Network | Live stream: fuboTV
- Odds: Newcastle +575; Draw +350; United -215 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Storylines
Newcastle: No Isaac Hayden due to suspension, while Fede Fernandez, Jamal Lewis and Paul Dummett are out due to injuries, and Jonjo Shelvey is hoping to recover from a knock and play. But Howe should have the majority of his talent going forward available, and they are going to need it. Newcastle have scored just three goals in their last six matches.
United: The Red Devils are set to return to action after having their last two matches postponed due to COVID-19. Manager Ralf Rangnick said in his pre-match press conference that he basically now has a full squad to choose from with only Paul Pogba being out.
Prediction
The Red Devils score twice in the first half and kill the game off late to cruise to the three points. Pick: Man United 3, Newcastle 0