EFL Cup | Round of 16
Nov 1, 2023,8.15 PM (UK Time)
Venue: Old Trafford
Preview: Manchester United vs Newcastle United - Match Prediction
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Only one of last year's EFL Cup finalists will be eligible to participate in the draw for the 2023-24 quarter-finals. This will be decided as Manchester United faces Newcastle United in the fourth-round clash at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Erik ten Hag's team convincingly defeated Crystal Palace with a three-goal victory to advance to the last 16. Meanwhile, the Magpies shattered Manchester City's hopes of a quadruple with a memorable one-goal win.

Pep Guardiola's treble-winning squad halted Manchester United's three-game winning streak on Sunday. However, it's worth noting that United's previous victories over Brentford, Copenhagen, and Sheffield United had their shortcomings, with the 3-0 win over Palace in the third round being a rare exception.

In fact, Manchester United might benefit from seeking advice from Newcastle, Arsenal, and Wolverhampton Wanderers on how to deal with Manchester City. Newcastle ended Man City's EFL Cup aspirations in round three, thanks to a pivotal moment from Alexander Isak.

Newcastle's triumph over the European champions occurred during an impressive period, where they humiliated Sheffield United 8-0 and convincingly defeated Paris Saint-Germain. However, Eddie Howe's team hasn't been at their best in the past two weeks.

Newcastle has only won one of their last four matches, a 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace. They also suffered a 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and had two 2-2 draws with West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, the latter of which came from behind twice to secure a point.

Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Newcastle United
Something is amiss with Manchester United's highly-priced attacking lineup currently. Even introducing some fresh players may not resolve Ten Hag's conundrum across the field.

Newcastle's poor away record does offer some hope for Manchester United to retain their grip on the trophy. A repeat of the 2022-23 final might not be decided in just 90 minutes. However, we can envision the Magpies holding their nerve in a penalty shootout to eliminate the defending champions and extend Manchester United's struggles.
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