Manchester United face Newcastle United at Old Trafford tonight with the hope of continuing their run in the Carabao Cup. United have struggled to get going in the Premier League and edged over the line in the Champions League against Copenhagen ast week.
However, they put their best performance of the season together in a 3-0 cup win against Crystal Palace in the last round so United will hope that they continue such form in this clash.
Very few games seem straightforward for Erik ten Hag's side, though, and Newcastle are a team in good form. They are unbeaten in six Premier League matches and beat high-flying Manchester City in the last round. READ MORE: "I am certain" - Two reasons why Ten Hag is confident United will come good READ MORE: Hojlund dilemma and debut decision - five talking points ahead of United vs Newcastle Eddie Howe’s men are competing well domestically and still harbour aspirations of making the Champions League knockout stages.
They will smell blood against a wounded United team that is seriously lacking in identity, style and confidence. Ten Hag’s squad remains riddled with injuries as Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez all long-term absentees.
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