Newcastle vs Manchester United LIVE commentary: Injury-hit sides aim to bounce back from Europe disappointment – kick-off time, team news and how to follow
Newcastle welcome Manchester United to St James’ Park this Saturday night, exclusively live on talkSPORT.
The Magpies head into this game off the back of a controversial 1-1 draw away at Pairs Saint-Germain in the Champions League that left them feeling hard done by.
However, as a standalone result, a draw against Kylian Mbappe and co, is largely positive and that followed a win over Chelsea, leaving Eddie Howe’s side in good form.
Erik ten Hag’s men are also in form, but only in the Premier League as a 3-3 draw to Galatasaray on Wednesday dampened spirits by putting their European future at risk.
Both Howe and Ten Hag have been nominated for November’s Manager of the Month award.
The Newcastle boss is one of the nominees after the Magpies won two of their three games last month.
One of those wins was a comprehensive 4-1 win over Chelsea which followed a 1-0 victory over Arsenal to end their unbeaten run this season.
Man United have had a tough campaign, to say the least, but their league form has gone under the radar.
Ten Hag’s side won all three of their games last month, beating Fulham, Luton and Everton without conceding a single goal.
So despite the Red Devils boss being under pressure, he may collect the Manager of the Month trophy after a flawless November.
Newcastle are down to the bare bones of their squad after naming a bench consisting of two goalkeepers and four teenagers away at PSG.
Sven Botman, Callum Wilson, Dan Burn, Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy and Matt Targett are all out with injuries.
Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff are also suffering from knocks which has meant 17-year-old Lewis Miley has started the last three games in midfield.
As for United, Marcus Rashford will be back involved after sitting out
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