We have two fixtures to enjoy in the English Premier League on the 2nd of April including the meeting between Newcastle United and Manchester United.
The game will be played at St James’ Park and the hosts begin the weekend in 5th place on 47 points while the visitors are in 3rd place on 50 points.
Two weeks since our last outing... #PL football is back this weekend 🥳#MUFC || #FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/Eo0MJF83hi— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 31, 2023
Two weeks since our last outing... #PL football is back this weekend 🥳#MUFC || #FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/Eo0MJF83hi
Newcastle United recorded an important 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest in their most recent Premier League fixture. It was Nottingham Forest who opened the scoring in the 26th minute but Newcastle United equalised on the stoke of half time.
That goal changed the nature of the game and the Magpies took the lead from the penalty spot in added time at the end of the match.
That win means Newcastle United have won their last 2 games, both of which have been in the Premier League. In addition to the win at Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 at home.
Trends show Newcastle United have recorded only 2 wins from their 7 most recent games in all competitions. There have been defeats against Manchester United in the League Cup final plus Liverpool at home and Manchester City away in the Premier League.
However, Newcastle United are generally difficult to beat and they have not lost in 31 of their last 36 games in all competitions. Newcastle United have kept just a single clean sheet in their 6 most recent Premier League fixtures.
Manchester United make the trip to St James’ Park having beat Fulham 3-1 at home in the FA Cup prior to the international break. It was the visitors who opened the scoring in the 50th minute but things changed with 20 minutes left on the clock.
William was sent off for handling the ball on the goal line and Aleksandar Mitrovic followed for pushing the referee. The Red Devils took full advantage and scored 3 goals to win the game.
That result means Manchester United are undefeated in their last 4 matches in all competitions. There have been wins over Real Betis home and away in the Europa League plus Fulham at home in the FA Cup. Manchester United’s most recent Premier League game ended 0-0 at home against Southampton, with Casemiro being sent off.
Trends show Manchester United have recorded only 1 win from their 4 most recent away Premier League fixtures. They have scored goals in all but one of their last 10 league games on the road.
Team news and Newcastle United are without the injured duo of Miguel Almirón and Anthony Gordon. Sven Botman, Nick Pope, and Allan Saint-Maximin are doubts.
Manchester United are without suspended midfielder Casemiro. Alejandro Garnacho, Christian Eriksen, and Anthony Martial are injured plus there are doubts over the fitness of Marcus Rashford and Raphael Varane.
This should be a great game to watch and we expect to see both teams find the back of the net. Manchester United are not in great form on the road in the Premier League and may be forced to settle with a point.