Manchester United vs Newcastle team changes
Erik ten Hag makes seven changes to the Manchester United team that lost to Manchester City at the weekend. The only change in defence sees Sergio Reguilon replace Jonny Evans while there is a whole new midfield.
Casemiro, Hannibal Mejbri and Mason Mount slot in here with Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Anthony Martial leading the line.
Eddie Howe, similarly, makes a bunch of changes to his team. There’s a new defence in place with Martin Dubravka in goal and Tino Livramento, Emil Krafth, Paul Dummett and Matt Targett sitting in front of him.
Sean Longstaff and Anthony Gordon keep their places in the side, as does Joelinton who looks to be playing in a more advanced role.
Matt Ritchie, Lewis Hall and Joe Willock also return to the team.
Manchester United vs Newcastle line-ups
Man Utd XI: Onana; Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Reguilon; Casemiro, Hannibal; Antony, Mount, Garnacho; Martial
Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Livramento, Krafth, Dummett, Targett; Ritchie, Longstaff, Willock; Hall, Joelinton, Gordon
Newcastle not looking for revenge
Manchester United denied Newcastle a trophy last season when they defeated the Magpies in the Carabao Cup final. With the two clubs renewing that rivalry tonight, Eddie Howe has played down suggestions that revenge is motivating his team.
“That’s not our emotion as I sit here now. Our emotion is just to try to prepare and win the game.” He said, “One win and we’re into the quarter-final of the competition. We loved our run in it last year.
“This is a one-off game and I’m sure both teams will be motivated to try and win.”
What time is the Carabao Cup draw? Date, time and how to watch
The Carabao Cup fourth round continues tonight with the remaining teams competing for a place in the quarter-finals.
The draw will take place following the conclusion of Manchester United’s match against Newcastle tonight which is a repeat of last year’s final. Eddie Howe’s men knocked out Manchester City in the third round and will want to triumph over another Manchester team as they target the latter stages.
League One’s Port Vale were the first team to reach the last eight of the League Cup, for the first time in their history, after defeating Mansfield Town on Tuesday evening, while an 83rd-minute penalty earned Middlesbrough a 3-2 victory away at Exeter.
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Manchester United vs Newcastle
Sunday’s loss to Manchester City was Man United’s fifth of the season in the Premier League and seventh overall.
United have not lost eight games before the end of November since the 2001/02 campaign. They have not lost eight matches out of their first 15 since 1972/73, which was part of the run that saw Frank O’Farrell get sacked.
Erik ten Hag still believes Man Utd are moving forward
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is confident his team are moving in the right direction, despite being humiliated at home in the derby against Manchester City.
“There is no point in feeling sorry for ourselves,” said Ten Hag whose side lost 3-0 last Sunday and need to win this evening to prove their credentials as a threatening side.
“I continue to believe in these players.”
Tonight’s other fixtures
There are plenty of other games taking place in the Carabao Cup tonight, including an all London affair between West Ham and Arsenal which you can follow right here.
Here are the other fixtures taking place:
- Chelsea vs Blackburn
- Bournemouth vs Liverpool
- Everton vs Burnley
- Ipswich vs Fulham
- West Ham vs Arsenal
Yesterday in the Carabao Cup
Tuesday saw the first two fixtures in the fourth round take place, with League One’s Port Vale the first team to reach the last eight of the League Cup, for the first time in their history, after defeating Mansfield Town 1-0 on Tuesday evening.
Also through to the quarter-finals are Middlesbrough who defeat Exeter City 3-2 away from home. The League One hosts took the lead before two quick-fire second-half goals sent Boro ahead. Exeter equalised just after the hour mark but Emmanuel Latte Lath netted an 82nd-minute penalty to win the game.
Port Vale reached the League Cup quarter-finals for the first ever time with a 1-0 win over Mansfield Town
Manchester United kit ‘too tight’ as players forced to wear replicas
Manchester United players are reportedly wearing replica items of kit during matches this season after players complained the official version was “too tight”.
United goalkeeper Andre Onana is said to have found the Adidas performance model to be uncomfortable, according to the Telegraph, after it was designed to be a closer fit than the replica shirts available from the club shop.
The £47m summer signing has therefore been wearing a looser version in recent matches, while United’s outfielders have also been wearing non-branded socks since August because players have found they are too tight.
Manchester United kit ‘too tight’ as players forced to wear replicas
United’s players are wearing non-branded socks that can be bought for £13 online
Manchester United vs Newcastle prediction
It will not be one for the ages, with Newcastle battling with limited squad depth and a Champions League campaign and United having their well-publicised struggles.
Both managers will want to win so expect goals but Eddie Howe’s men are likely to have the tougher edge which will get them over the line at Old Trafford.
Manchester United 1-2 Newcastle.
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