Venue: St. James' Park, Newcastle – 4 March 2026, Premier League (Round 29).
Newcastle come in 13th with 36 points, while Manchester United sit 3rd on 51 points and chasing Champions League qualification.
Newcastle availability
Newcastle are hit hard in midfield and defence. Bruno Guimarães is ruled out with a muscle injury, a major blow given his 9 goals and 4 assists in the league. He is joined on the sidelines by defenders Emil Krafth (knee), Fabian Schär (ankle) and midfielder Lewis Miley (knee). At the back, Tino Livramento is doubtful with a hamstring problem and Nicolai Woltemade is also uncertain due to illness, both facing late fitness tests. With their main scorer absent, attacking responsibility will fall heavily on Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes and Yoane Wissa.
Manchester United availability
United also have issues but retain their main firepower. Matthijs de Ligt (back), Mason Mount (knock) and defender Patrick Dorgu (hamstring) are all ruled out. Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw and youngster Sonny Aljofree are doubtful and will need late checks. However, key attacking trio Bruno Fernandes (7 goals, 13 assists), Bryan Mbeumo (9 goals, 3 assists) and Benjamin Šeško (8 goals, 1 assist) are all fit and available.
Newcastle lose their top scorer and creator in Bruno Guimarães, stripping 9 goals and 4 assists from their midfield. United, despite defensive absences, retain virtually all of their attacking output, keeping a clear edge in forward quality.
