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Manchester United FC vs Newcastle United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Manchester United FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Newcastle United FC
Sun 21 Feb 2021 · 19:00 UTC Old Trafford HT 45+3' · FT 45+4'
Y 38' Isaac Hayden
Bruno Fernandes 38' Y
Y 39' Joelinton

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester United FC vs Newcastle United FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.

Match Details

  • Referee Lee Mason
  • Referee Neil Davies
  • Referee Stuart Attwell
  • Referee Paul Tierney
  • Referee Lee Betts

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Arsenal FC 10 27
2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 10 22
3 Manchester City FC 10 21
4 Liverpool FC 10 18
5 Chelsea FC 10 16
6 Everton FC 10 16
7 AFC Bournemouth 10 15
8 Brentford FC 10 14
9 Leeds United FC 10 14
10 Aston Villa FC 10 13
11 Tottenham Hotspur FC 10 12
12 Newcastle United FC 10 12
13 Hull City AFC 10 11
14 Ipswich Town FC 10 11
15 Fulham FC 10 10
16 Nottingham Forest FC 10 9
17 Coventry City FC 10 9
18 Manchester United FC 10 8
19 Sunderland AFC 10 8
20 Crystal Palace FC 10 7

Head-to-Head

8
2
6
Manchester United FC 16 games · Avg 3.0 goals Newcastle United FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-21 Manchester United FC 3–1 Newcastle United FC 2020-10-17 Newcastle United FC 1–4 Manchester United FC 2019-12-26 Manchester United FC 4–1 Newcastle United FC 2019-10-06 Newcastle United FC 1–0 Manchester United FC 2019-01-02 Newcastle United FC 0–2 Manchester United FC

Recent Form

Manchester United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Feb Newcastle United FC H 3–1 W
18 Feb Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 4–0 W
14 Feb West Bromwich Albion FC A 1–1 D
09 Feb West Ham United FC H 1–0 W
06 Feb Everton FC H 3–3 D
02 Feb Southampton FC H 9–0 W
Newcastle United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Feb Manchester United FC A 1–3 L
15 Feb Chelsea FC A 0–2 L
06 Feb Southampton FC H 3–2 W
02 Feb Crystal Palace FC H 1–2 L
30 Jan Everton FC A 2–0 W
26 Jan Leeds United FC H 1–2 L

Season Stats

Manchester United FC Newcastle United FC
#18 Position #12
8 Points 12
10 Played 10
1 / 5 / 4 W / D / L 3 / 3 / 4
14 Scored 13
19 Conceded 16
-5 GD -3
0.80 PPG 1.20
10% Win % 30%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
20% Clean Sheets
Newcastle United FC this season

Manchester United FC are 18th (8 pts). Newcastle United FC are 12th (12 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Manchester United FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/5
61-75
3/2
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Newcastle United FC
0-15
3/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/4
61-75
3/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Manchester United FC
Bruno Fernandes 4 G 2 A
Bryan Mbeumo 4 G
Newcastle United FC
Harvey Barnes 2 G 2 A
Joe Willock 2 G
Anthony Elanga 2 G
Yoane Wissa 1 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Old Trafford as Manchester United FC face off against Newcastle United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Newcastle United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Bruce might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Manchester United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 25' It looks surprising Newcastle United FC does not make any changes. Jamal Lewis has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 30' Marcus Rashford is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the forward.
  • 35' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Nemanja Matic suffering a number of foals already.
  • 36' Against the run of play, Allan Saint-Maximin has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 38' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Isaac Hayden on 38 minutes.
  • 39' Joelinton picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 44' Ciaran Clark has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 349 appearances.
  • 49' Newcastle United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 54' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 55' The whistle greets Joelinton as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Fraser.
  • 57' What a strike from Daniel James! The score is 2-1.
  • 62' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Manchester United FC and Newcastle United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 67' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester United FC and Newcastle United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 70' Anthony Martial makes way for Mason Greenwood at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Manchester United FC.
  • 75' Bruno Fernandes adds to his 7 season tally! Manchester United FC lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 77' Jacob Murphy gets the nod from Newcastle United FC. He replaces Allan Saint-Maximin and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 79' Miguel Almiron makes way for Dwight Gayle at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United FC.
  • 84' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 88' Time for substitution for Manchester United FC. Daniel James is replaced by Juan Mata.
  • 89' Shola Shoretire has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marcus Rashford on 89 minute.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 3-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Manchester United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Newcastle United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Bruce

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Marcus Rashford 4
Anthony Martial 3
Bruno Fernandes 3
Cristiano Ronaldo 2
Matthew Longstaff 2
Harvey Barnes 2
Anthony Gordon 2
Allan Saint-Maximin 2

Head to Head

2021-02-21 Manchester United FC 3–1 Newcastle United FC 2020-10-17 Newcastle United FC 1–4 Manchester United FC 2019-12-26 Manchester United FC 4–1 Newcastle United FC 2019-10-06 Newcastle United FC 1–0 Manchester United FC 2019-01-02 Newcastle United FC 0–2 Manchester United FC

Manchester United FC Form

2021-02-21 Manchester United FC 3–1 Newcastle United FC W 2021-02-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–4 Manchester United FC W 2021-02-14 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–1 Manchester United FC D 2021-02-09 Manchester United FC 1–0 West Ham United FC W 2021-02-06 Manchester United FC 3–3 Everton FC D 2021-02-02 Manchester United FC 9–0 Southampton FC W

Newcastle United FC Form

2021-02-21 Manchester United FC 3–1 Newcastle United FC L 2021-02-15 Chelsea FC 2–0 Newcastle United FC L 2021-02-06 Newcastle United FC 3–2 Southampton FC W 2021-02-02 Newcastle United FC 1–2 Crystal Palace FC L 2021-01-30 Everton FC 0–2 Newcastle United FC W 2021-01-26 Newcastle United FC 1–2 Leeds United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.35 Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33 Newcastle United FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC61% Draw20% Newcastle United FC19%
Actual: Manchester United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.68
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 70%
30%
± 3.5 49%
51%
± 4.5 31%
69%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Newcastle United FC
39%
Manchester United FC or Newcastle United FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Manchester United FC44% Draw38% Newcastle United FC18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9%
1 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
7%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 0
5.5%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
4.1%
0 – 0
3.8%
4 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap Manchester United FC covers Push Newcastle United FC covers
-2.5 21% — 79%
-2 21% 18% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 21% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 11% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.