Match Day Thread Ten Fags In v Newcastle United

I’m saying nowt.

2023/24:Manchester United (a)

Wednesday sees the Magpies make their second visit of the season to Old Trafford, having already won 3-0 there in the Carabao Cup.

It's an 8pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports.

Following a 1-0 win at SJP in the first Premier League meeting, Eddie Howe's side have the chance to wrap up their first PL double against the Red Devils. The last time we beat them home and away was back in the 1930/31 season.

Since Edison Cavani's 71st minute leveller at SJP back in December 2021, Manchester United have failed to net in the PL against us in 289 minutes of play.

This will be the tenth time that these two clubs have met three times in the same season; Newcastle have never kept a 100% record intact in the previous nine.

Team: Joe Willock, Lewis Miley, Matt Targett, Sandro Tonali, Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles won't play again this season.It's expected that Alexander Isak will retain his place in the starting line-up, but unclear as yet whether Callum Wilson will return to the squad.There's a chance that Fabian Schar could be involved while Kieran Trippier may return to the first XI after his brief substitute outing against Brighton.

Eddie Howe has a decision to make whether to field Martin Dubravka against his former club or recall fit-again Nick Pope for the first time since he faced the Red Devils at Gallowgate back in December.

Coral rate this match as follows:

NUFC win 6/4
The draw 3/1MUFC win 7/5New customers receive a £20 bet when staking £5 (T's & C's apply). Find those markets online here MUFC: Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial and Tyrell Malacia remain unavailable.

Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford may face the Magpies but Erik ten Hag appeared to rule out a return for Bruno Fernandes when speaking to journalists after Sunday's 0-1 home loss to Arsenal.

On home ground this season the Red Devils have won nine times in the PL, drawn three and lost six.UK TV: Live on Sky Sports

City centre bars with live TV coverage include:
Pumphreys in the Bigg Market
The Dog & Parrot on Clayton Street West

WonderBar in The Gate also have it - free entry, no reservations required - early arrival advisable.

Overseas TV: to follow

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UK Radio: Live on talkSPORT

Referee: Robert Jones - the Merseysider completes a full set of appointments in this fixture, having overseen the Carabao Cup meeting here and PL fixture at SJP.
Jones also refereed our early season 0-1 loss at Manchester City and was most recently seen in the middle for our epic 4-3 victory over West Ham.VAR: Peter Bankes
Rail: disruption updates online hereStats:

Magpies v MUFC @ Old Trafford - PL era:

2023/24 won 3-0 Almiron, Hall, Willock (LC)
2022/23 drew 0-0
2021/22 lost 1-4 Manquillo
2020/21 lost 1-3 Saint-Maximin
2019/20 lost 1-4 M.Longstaff
2018/19 lost 2-3 Kenedy, Muto
2017/18 lost 1-4 Gayle
2015/16 drew 0-0
2014/15 lost 1-3 Cisse(pen)
2013/14 won 1-0 Cabaye
2012/13 lost 3-4 Perch, og(Evans), Cisse
2012/13 lost 1-2 Cisse (LC)
2011/12 drew 1-1 Ba(pen)
2010/11 lost 0-3
2008/09 drew 1-1 Martins
2007/08 lost 0-6
2006/07 lost 0-2
2005/06 lost 0-2
2004/05 lost 1-2 Ambrose
2003/04 drew 0-0
2002/03 lost 3-5 Bernard, Shearer, Bellamy
2001/02 lost 1-3 Shearer
2000/01 lost 0-2
1999/00 lost 1-5 og(Berg)
1998/99 drew 0-0
1997/98 drew 1-1 Andersson
1996/97 drew 0-0
1995/96 lost 0-2
1994/95 lost 0-2
1993/94 drew 1-1 Cole

 

This is a crunch game so we can be pretty sure Newcastle will lose. If anyone wants to get arsy about that then I'll save you the false bravado phase by offering a forever long bet for usernames and avatars.

 

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okay I’ll take that bet. You can have the Amanda Staveley username and avi and I’ll have yours.

 

None will take the bet... it's always been fake noise from them.

 

That's

Chippy in

Hopefully the rest actually find some strength and take this aswel.

 

Because you haven’t proven that you own your avi and name.

Sucky to confirm.

 

What are you saying now?
Or do you mean "now" is what you are saying? If so, what do you want to happen now?

 

Oh yeah, lousy thread again.

 

Nah its because you're all making noises but have doubts yourselves

 

ETH claims Bruno F is likely to be out of the game on Wednesday

 

I thought they looked much better today in all seriousness. I also expect Howe will drop Hall and get back to his antics with Livramento at left back.

It'll be interesting to see if Wilson is available and if Joelinton starts ahead of Longstaff.

 

amanda staveley is in. Subject to @Sucky confirming.

 

I want real accounts and all of the cult to commit..I'm not pissing about here Im after defeating entire cult or being taken out myself.

It's your chance to prove you aren't all piss and wind. The truth is none of you have the courage or belief that you claim.

 

You are. I’ve been waiting since this morning for proof but you’ve quietly tried to tap dance around that all day. We know why. You don’t own what you’re betting. Straw Man.

 

Are you blind ?

 

I Don't believe him
He's a liar

 

I agree

 

We just need a draw. A draw and Europe is ours.

 

We probably have to beat Brentford as well. Also don't we need a win or Chelsea could overtake us.