Newcastle vs Man United

If Newcastle want to be playing in the UEFA Champions League next season, then this feels like a must-win game. But can the Magpies end their winless run ...

Alexander Isak appears to be the man with the golden touch right now, having scored three goals in his last two games as the injury woes that besieged his start to life in the Premier League appear to have subsided. Rashford has been involved in seven goals in his eight Premier League starts against Newcastle (four goals, three assists). The other two players to have netted nine winning goals this season – Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. No player has scored more winning goals in the competition than Rashford, with nine of his 14 strikes being the winner. But despite being winless in their last six Premier League games against Man Utd, the last two of those have been draws. On average this season, Newcastle’s Premier League games have lasted 98 minutes and 58 seconds this season, which is the third highest in the division. However, the ball in play average is just 51 minutes and 41 seconds, the lowest in the competition this term. It’s a victory that could prove vital for Manchester United in nailing down their hold on third place in the table. It was 27 years ago that Newcastle surrendered a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League table to hand Manchester United the title. Man United have scored more Premier League goals against Newcastle (113) than any other opponent in the competition. James’ Park, their 14 wins away from the home are also the most they achieved against a single side away from Old Trafford. But can the Magpies end their winless run against Man Utd?