Two old adversaries meet on Saturday evening as Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United look to bounce back from a disappointing result against Chelsea last time out against Rafa Benitez’s resolute Newcastle. United currently sit 8 points behind cross-city rivals City and need to start catching the Blues as quickly as possible. The Toon are performing above expectations this term and sit in comfortably in 11th place in the table.
English Premier League – Old Trafford – Saturday 18th November 2017 – 17:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 21/5 at Ladbrokes |
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Manchester United
NewcastleManchester United
The Red Devils have had a strong start to the season but have fallen by the wayside in different weeks, Defeats to Huddersfield and Chelsea have curtailed their title charge although with 27 games to go, they will be confident of their ability to catch rivals Manchester City. The reds possess the best defence in the league – only conceding 5 goals in 11 games so far this term and are yet to concede a goal at Old Trafford in the league this term. Romelu Lukaku has bagged 10 goals this term but has failed to score in his previous 6 games and will need to get firing again to propel the reds up the league.
Newcastle United
Back to back defeats have pegged the Magpies back in recent weeks although they are still looking comfortable in 11th place in the league table. Having scored 10 and conceded 10 in their opening 11 matches, Rafa Benitez will be looking for a little more consistency from his side. Joselu has scored twice in the league this term and will be looking to add to his tally as soon as possible.
Head to Head
Manchester United have a comfortable 83:41 lead in the head to head record between the two sides who have shared some ding-dong battles historically in the Premier League. An additional 39 matches between the teams have ended in draws. The two sides met most recently in the 2015-16 season with both matches ending as draws – 0-0 at Old Trafford and 3-3 at St James’s Park.
Odds and Predictions
Newcastle have struggled for goals this term whilst United have yet to concede at Old Trafford in league football this season.
Both teams to score – NO – looks a strong bet at 4/7 with William Hill.
Romelu Lukaku has struggled for goals in recent weeks but the Belgian is a real threat in every game he plays in.
Romelu Lukaku to score anytime looks a little overpriced at 8/11 with Uni Bet.
Manchester United have nullified most of the threats posed by opposition teams this season.
Manchester United to keep a clean sheet in the match is a good bet at 8/13 with Bet 365.
Manchester United are the heavy favourites for this one and the Red Devils should take the initiative in the game.
Manchester United to be leading at half time and full time looks good value at 10/11 with Ladbrokes.
Score Prediction
Manchester United 2 – 0 Newcastle United – 5/1 with Marathon Bet.
Top Betting Tip
Manchester United have the meanest defence in the league and should have too much quality for Newcastle.
Manchester United to win the match and keep a clean sheet looks a good double at 2.01 with Bet 365.