Manchester United will clash heads with Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Saturday night as they look to earn a positive result on their travels. The Red Devils suffered a humiliating 6-1 defeat versus Tottenham Hotspur before the international break. Therefore, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will demand a much-improved performance from his players when they travel to Tyneside this weekend.
The Mancunian outfit will opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation with Marcus Rashford expected to spearhead Solskjaer’s attack up top in the absence of Anthony Martial, who is suspended for this league encounter on the road.
4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup To Face Newcastle United
Defence
David De Gea will operate in between the sticks for the Red Devils despite shipping in six goals versus Spurs in his last league appearance. Victor Lindelof could come into the first-team to resume his partnership with Harry Maguire at the centre of the Man United backline. Both centre-halves will hope to keep Newcastle’s Callum Wilson in check throughout the 90 minutes.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be guaranteed a spot at right-back while Luke Shaw tries to produce another energetic display from the left-back position. All four members of Solskjaer’s defence need to show strong character in the face of adversity so that they can keep things solid at the back versus Steve Bruce’s men this weekend.
Midfield
Nemanja Matic will operate alongside Paul Pogba at the centre of the park and will be responsible for putting in an impressive performance collectively as the holding midfielders. The terrific trio of Daniel James, Bruno Fernandes and Mason Greenwood will look to interchange possession with each other and create some decent openings as part of Solskjaer’s frontline.
Both Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay will have to be content with a spot on the bench but could make an impact as the second-half substitutes if required.
Attack
Marcus Rashford will lead the charge for the Red Devils down the middle as Anthony Martial will be suspended for this game after picking up a straight red card in the 6-1 loss at the hands of Jose Mourinho’s men earlier this month.
Edinson Cavani has been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus which means that he won’t feature for Man United on Saturday. Odion Ighalo could be available for selection on the bench and could come on to influence the game in the second half if Solskjaer decides to call upon his services.
