TEAM NEWS
Newcastle loan signing Islam Slimani is struggling to shake off a thigh injury and will face a fitness test ahead of Sunday's game.
Central defender Ciaran Clark has recovered from a minor knee issue and should retain his place in the side.
Manchester United have no fresh injury concerns ahead of this clash.
Forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has returned to training but will not be considered, while Eric Bailly and Marouane Fellaini are long-term absentees.
Newcastle have won just twice in 28 Premier League meetings, most recently at home in 2012 (D7, L19).
The Red Devils have won nine of their last 13 league visits to St. James' Park (D3, L1).
Newcastle have conceded 92 Premier League goals against Manchester United, more than against any other club.
Newcastle United
Newcastle haven't won in eight Premier League games at St James' Park, their second-longest run without a home victory in the Premier League (D3, L5).
However, their only league defeat in six games came at leaders Manchester City (W1, D4).
They've failed to beat any side who go into the weekend in the top half of the table this season (D2, L10).
They are only one point better off than at this stage in the 2015-16 season, which ended in relegation.
Manchester United
Manchester United have kept clean sheets in five of their last six Premier League games. Their season's tally of 15 clean sheets is the most in the division.
United have lost just once in 10 top-flight outings (W6, D3). However, that defeat came in their last away game at Tottenham.
Jose Mourinho has never won a Premier League match at St James' Park (D3, L3).
Romelu Lukaku averages a goal or assist every 65 minutes against Newcastle in the Premier League, with six goals and four assists in 651 minutes.
Alexis Sanchez has eight goals in his last 10 Premier League games against newly-promoted sides.
However, Sanchez has played four Premier League games against Newcastle without scoring.

WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez: "We have the same problems as the other teams in the bottom half. You have so many good teams at the top. One bad result can change everything.
"We have to stay calm and be stronger with the new additions."
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho: "I like to go there and like the feeling of going to Mr [Bobby] Robson's home. I like the stadium, I think it's really nice, and the atmosphere. They are good and enthusiastic. I like the Geordies.
"I lost and drew a few times. I hope the result is different but I know the characteristics of the game are not going to be different.
"They had a very good transfer window with Kenedy and Islam Slimani [arriving]. They are two players I know very well and they can really improve their team. Rafael Benitez knows how to get points, so I think it will be a difficult game."

This won't be easy for United

ANOTHER DOWNFALL FOR MOU

Ggmu

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Mourinho has a bad record against Newcastle at their turf, let's hope this time is different. GGMU

this game nah ogbono woman united aka busparker, aka akamuteam, aka manure, Loki kikikikiki how market

Man U, please deliver my #2,000,000,00. tickect

iwaeda:
TEAM NEWS
Newcastle loan signing Islam Slimani is struggling to shake off a thigh injury and will face a fitness test ahead of Sunday's game.
Central defender Ciaran Clark has recovered from a minor knee issue and should retain his place in the side.
Manchester United have no fresh injury concerns ahead of this clash.
Forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has returned to training but will not be considered, while Eric Bailly and Marouane Fellaini are long-term absentees.
Newcastle have won just twice in 28 Premier League meetings, most recently at home in 2012 (D7, L19).
The Red Devils have won nine of their last 13 league visits to St. James' Park (D3, L1).
Newcastle have conceded 92 Premier League goals against Manchester United, more than against any other club.
Newcastle United
Newcastle haven't won in eight Premier League games at St James' Park, their second-longest run without a home victory in the Premier League (D3, L5).
However, their only league defeat in six games came at leaders Manchester City (W1, D4).
They've failed to beat any side who go into the weekend in the top half of the table this season (D2, L10).
They are only one point better off than at this stage in the 2015-16 season, which ended in relegation.
Manchester United
Manchester United have kept clean sheets in five of their last six Premier League games. Their season's tally of 15 clean sheets is the most in the division.
United have lost just once in 10 top-flight outings (W6, D3). However, that defeat came in their last away game at Tottenham.
Jose Mourinho has never won a Premier League match at St James' Park (D3, L3).
Romelu Lukaku averages a goal or assist every 65 minutes against Newcastle in the Premier League, with six goals and four assists in 651 minutes.
Alexis Sanchez has eight goals in his last 10 Premier League games against newly-promoted sides.
However, Sanchez has played four Premier League games against Newcastle without scoring.

WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez: "We have the same problems as the other teams in the bottom half. You have so many good teams at the top. One bad result can change everything.
"We have to stay calm and be stronger with the new additions."
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho: "I like to go there and like the feeling of going to Mr [Bobby] Robson's home. I like the stadium, I think it's really nice, and the atmosphere. They are good and enthusiastic. I like the Geordies.
"I lost and drew a few times. I hope the result is different but I know the characteristics of the game are not going to be different.
"They had a very good transfer window with Kenedy and Islam Slimani [arriving]. They are two players I know very well and they can really improve their team. Rafael Benitez knows how to get points, so I think it will be a difficult game."

ABI 2:15 PM

Make i hear say they win ManU......uuzh

GGMU, Goal Goal Machester United

Roger that

May the best team today win.

Manchester City don carry league. Not excited about any matches again jare.




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Ibrahimanees:
Mourinho has a bad record against Newcastle at their turf, let's hope this time is different. GGMU

God go punish mou if he no win today aswear.

1-1 draw

Legooooooo.

Abeg why mourinho no dey use rojo? The guy get injury?

Tolubory:

ABI 2:15 PM

is 3.15.one hr ahead

ednut1:
1-1 draw

be deceiving yourself oooo. U hear? no go carry straight win so u go see something do sunday.

Tolubory:
ABI 2:15 PM

Abidjan?

Epositive:
GGMU, Goal Goal Machester United

its Glory Glory Manchester United. Thanks.

Andrewfarms and Bibidear where the hell is Khutie? That dude has been missing in action of late.

Man U 3: Vs Newcastle 1 ..

This one wey mourinho form no dey good for St, James Park

The title has GONE to Man City yet these title pretenders are still playing
Cityzen for life!

i hope sanchez rashford and martial can play at once
mou really needs to try 4-3-3

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