Newcastle vs Man Utd team news and predictions
Sky Sports say Anthony Gordon’s Newcastle deal runs to 2030, not 2027. Eddie Howe urges focus amid Arsenal links, with NUFC valuing the winger at £100m-plus, strengthening the club’s position.
Man Utd may face Newcastle without Maguire and Shaw after illness, plus Martínez, de Ligt and Dorgu out. Teenagers Yoro and Heaven could start, with Mazraoui covering full back.
Harry Redknapp, Paul Merson and Chris Sutton all tip a 2-2 draw at St James’ Park, highlighting Newcastle’s inconsistency and Man Utd’s recent wins, with Anthony Gordon flagged as a key threat.
Michael Owen says his £16.8m move to Newcastle was a mistake, citing injuries and fan fallout, before later winning the Premier League with Man Utd.
Newcastle’s points per game at home vs top six has fallen 64% from last season, wrecking top-four hopes. With Isak gone, Woltemade, Elanga and Wissa have only eight league goals between them.
Sandro Tonali hails Jordan Pickford’s stunning save that tipped his volley onto the bar in Newcastle’s 3-2 home defeat to Everton, calling it the best save made against him and congratulating the keeper.
Barcelona will fly to England on Sunday to ‘prioritise the health’ of players, giving two nights’ rest before facing Newcastle at St James’ Park in the Champions League last 16 first leg.
Wor Flags urge Newcastle fans to donate to fund a special derby‑day display for the home clash with Sunderland on 18 March 2026, targeting surfers, tifos, large banners and waver flags at St James’ Park.
Opinion argues PSR locks in rivals’ advantages, forcing Newcastle to curb spending, sell prospects and delay squad refreshes, masking ‘opportunity losses’ despite compliant accounts and Howe’s successes.
Report claims Newcastle and Chelsea could rival AC Milan for Al‑Hilal’s Darwin Núñez, omitted after Benzema’s arrival. Newcastle interest questioned after fees for Woltemade and Wissa.
Injury-hit Newcastle, 13th after five losses in six, host in-form Man Utd. Bruno Guimarães, Livramento, Schär likely out, Botman pushing to start. Gordon, Barnes key. Kick-off 04/03/2026, 20:15 GMT.
Report says Woltemade has not asked to leave and is expected to stay at Newcastle next season. Bayern monitor him but have made no contact, with any move likely player-driven.
