Newcastle vs Man United 1-0: Premier League Game Analysis

When they square off at St. James’ Park, Newcastle vs Man United, and Manchester United will be looking to resume their winning ways at home after both suffering extremely disappointing draws in the Champions League midweek.

After a controversial late penalty cost Newcastle vs Man United, two crucial points against Paris Saint-Germain, the hosts were devastated. Man United, on the other hand, is in danger of losing the competition after letting a two-goal lead slip away against Galatasaray.

These losses followed a run of respectable performances by both teams in the Premier League, with Newcastle recording significant wins over Arsenal and Chelsea last month and Man United boasting five wins from their last six games.

When and where is Newcastle vs Man United ?

On Saturday, December 2, Newcastle plays Man United at St. James’ Park. 8 p.m. GMT (3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT, 7 a.m. AEDT) is when play kicks off.

When Newcastle United and Manchester United square off on Saturday in an English Premier League matchup for 2023–24, they will be straight back to work after trying nights in the Champions League. In their midweek UCL matches, both teams had leads while playing on the road, but they had to settle for draws. On Wednesday, United (8-0-5)—sixth in the Premier League standings—and Galatasaray (3-3) drew in Istanbul. In the current standings, the Magpies (7-2-4) closely trail United by a mere point, occupying the seventh spot. Their recent encounter against Paris Saint-Germain resulted in a hard-fought 1-1 draw, as the hosts leveled the score with a late penalty. Notably, Newcastle emerged victorious in the last two face-offs between the teams, clinching a commanding 3-0 triumph in the EFL Cup showdown held on November 1st.

The game will begin in Newcastle vs Man United, England, at 3 p.m. ET. According to the most recent Newcastle vs. Manchester United odds, the Magpies are +105 favorites (risk $100 to win $105) and United are +230 underdogs. The total goals scored over/under is 2.5, and a draw is valued at +270. See what seasoned SportsLine football expert Martin Green has to say before settling on your Manchester United vs. Newcastle predictions or Premier League picks.

Following the setbacks in Paris, the Magpies eagerly anticipate their return home, ready to regroup and dive back into their game plan with renewed vigor. At St. James’ Park, they have a 6-0-1 league record and an 18-4 scoring advantage over their rivals. In addition to eliminating the defending champions from the League Cup this month, Newcastle defeated United in their most recent meeting there in April. Even though they only had 38% of the play in that game, the Magpies’ deadly counterattack proved to be the difference, as five of their ten shots found the goal.

Newcastle exhibits prowess in both defensive strategies and efficient shot execution, leading the EPL with an impressive 41.1% conversion rate in shots on goal. Despite a 17-shot deficit overall, they’ve managed to secure 12 more shots on target than Manchester United. Alexander Isak’s recent goal against PSG brings his tally to seven goals in the league. Across 13 games, the Magpies have netted 31 goals, surpassing Manchester United by 15 goals while conceding two fewer (14–16). Noteworthy performances include Anthony Gordon’s five goals and three assists, alongside Kieran Trippier’s contribution with six assists. Which team would you pick from this talented roster?