Manchester United FC vs Newcastle United FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester United FC vs Newcastle United FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 6 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Newcastle United FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Assistant 1 Ian Hussin
- Assistant 2 Lee Betts
3 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 11.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 6 | 15 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | Chelsea FC | 7 | 13 |
| 5 | Liverpool FC | 7 | 12 |
| 6 | Brentford FC | 7 | 10 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Leeds United FC | 6 | 9 |
| 9 | Hull City AFC | 7 | 9 |
| 10 | Ipswich Town FC | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | Newcastle United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Aston Villa FC | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace FC | 6 | 7 |
| 14 | Manchester United FC | 6 | 6 |
| 15 | Coventry City FC | 6 | 6 |
| 16 | Fulham FC | 7 | 5 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest FC | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Sunderland AFC | 6 | 4 |
| 19 | AFC Bournemouth | 6 | 3 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 6 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Newcastle United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 May | Arsenal FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 May | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 27 Apr | Burnley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | Sheffield United FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 21 Apr | Coventry City FC | A | 7–5 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Manchester United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 May | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 May | Burnley FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | Sheffield United FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 4–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Manchester United FC | Newcastle United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #11 |
| 6 | Points | 8 |
| 6 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 3 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 9 | Scored | 10 |
| 9 | Conceded | 14 |
| +0 | GD | -4 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 17% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United FC this season
Newcastle United FC this season
Manchester United FC are 14th (6 pts). Newcastle United FC are 11th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Manchester United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/–
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Newcastle United FC
0-15
3/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Manchester United FC
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 3 G |
Newcastle United FC
| Joe Willock | 2 G | |
| Anthony Elanga | 2 G | |
| Yoane Wissa | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Manchester United FC launch into their encounter with Newcastle United FC.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Manchester United FC and Newcastle United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Newcastle United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Manchester United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' The 22-year-old Lewis Hall has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bruno Guimaraes, as he is very good at scoring at Old Trafford with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 31' GOAL! Kobbie Mainoo scores on 31. Assisted by Amad Diallo
- 36' Manchester United FC is showing some good football. However, Manchester United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 38' Elliot Anderson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 38.
- 43' Manchester 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.
- 48' Manchester United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 49' A goal from the England international Anthony Gordon! He fires home on 49 to make it 1-1!
- 54' Scott McTominay is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Manchester United FC so far.
- 57' Amad Diallo puts Manchester United FC on the lead.
- 62' Casemiro was booked on 62.
- 62' Joelinton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Elliot Anderson on 62 minute.
- 63' Fabian Schar gets the nod from Newcastle United FC. He replaces Kieran Trippier and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' The referee calls foul for Anthony Gordon. He receives a card.
- 73' It is a cagey affair so far. Manchester United FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Newcastle United FC's compact 4-3-3.
- 77' Newcastle United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Harvey Barnes is hanging Sean Longstaff on the field on 77 minute.
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Fabian Schar argues furiously but the card stands.
- 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Amad Diallo on 81.
- 82' Rasmus Hojlund has so much to prove this time. He replaces Amad Diallo on 82 minute.
- 83' A tactical swap from Manchester United FC — Lisandro Martinez on, Kobbie Mainoo off on 83 minutes.
- 84' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Rasmus Hojlund makes it 3-1.
- 87' Controversy at the stadium! Sofyan Amrabat argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Time for substitution for Manchester United FC. Bruno Fernandes is replaced by Christian Eriksen.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
- 35
- 29
- 39
- 20
- 24
- 18
- 8
-
16
Amad Diallo ↓ Rasmus Hojlund 82'
- 17
- 37
Bench
- 21
-
14
Christian Eriksen ↑ 90'
-
10
Marcus Rashford ↑ 83'
-
6
Lisandro Martinez ↑ 83'
- 1
-
11
Rasmus Hojlund ↑ 82'
- 62
- 53
- 65
Coach
Erik ten Hag
Newcastle United FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 39
-
36
Sean Longstaff ↓ Harvey Barnes 77'
- 1
-
23
Jacob Murphy ↓ Miguel Almiron 62'
-
2
Kieran Trippier ↓ Fabian Schar 63'
- 33
- 17
- 14
- 10
-
32
Elliot Anderson ↓ Joelinton 62'
- 20
Bench
-
15
Harvey Barnes ↑ 77'
- 22
-
5
Fabian Schar ↑ 63'
- 3
- 11
-
7
Joelinton ↑ 62'
-
24
Miguel Almiron ↑ 62'
- 40
- 54
Coach
Eddie Howe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcus Rashford | 4 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 |
| Anthony Martial | 3 |
| Allan Saint-Maximin | 2 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 2 |
| Matthew Longstaff | 2 |
| Harvey Barnes | 2 |
| Anthony Gordon | 2 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2024-05-15
Manchester United FC
3–2
Newcastle United FC
W
2024-05-12
Manchester United FC
0–1
Arsenal FC
L
2024-05-06
Crystal Palace FC
4–0
Manchester United FC
L
2024-04-27
Manchester United FC
1–1
Burnley FC
D
2024-04-24
Manchester United FC
4–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2024-04-21
Coventry City FC
5–7
Manchester United FC
W
Newcastle United FC Form
2024-05-15
Manchester United FC
3–2
Newcastle United FC
L
2024-05-11
Newcastle United FC
1–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
D
2024-05-04
Burnley FC
1–4
Newcastle United FC
W
2024-04-27
Newcastle United FC
5–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2024-04-24
Crystal Palace FC
2–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2024-04-13
Newcastle United FC
4–0
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.99
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Newcastle United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 67% + Over 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Newcastle United FC
52%
Manchester United FC or Newcastle United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5.7%
1 – 0
5.3%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
4.3%
0 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.8%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | Newcastle United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 14% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 20% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 15% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

