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Newcastle vs Manchester United prediction: How will Premier League fixture play out tonight?

Callum Wilson celebrates for Newcastle (Getty Images)
Callum Wilson celebrates for Newcastle (Getty Images)

Alex Telles is in line for a Manchester United debut as they face Newcastle United in their first game after the international break.

The two sides meet in the Premier League after contrasting results last time out, with the Magpies beating Burnley in comprehensive fashion.

Man United, on the other hand, were embarrassed 6-1 at home by Tottenham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will expect a big reaction from his players.

He has a decision to make in attack, though, as United are without new signing Edinson Cavani and the suspended Anthony Martial.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

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When is the game?

The match kicks off at 8pm on Saturday, 17 October.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office on a pay-per-view basis.

If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to join without a subscription and then purchase the pay-per-view channel.

What is the team news?

Newcastle are without Matt Ritchie, Martin Dubravka and Dwight Gayle still. Miguel Almiron is fit despite a knock on international duty. Jamaal Lascelles and Ciaran Clark are edging closer but may need more group training sessions before considered for action.

United will be without new striker signing Edinson Cavani, who is self-isolating after his arrival. Anthony Martial is suspended and Phil Jones is a long-term absentee.

Predicted line-ups

NEW: Darlow; Manquillo, Schar, Fernandez, Lewis; Hendrick, Shelvey, Hayden, Saint-Maximin; Joelinton, Almiron.

MUN: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Maguire, Telles; Matic, Pogba; Greenwood, Fernandes, James; Rashford.

Odds

Newcastle - 17/4

Draw - 13/4

Man United - 71/100

Prediction

If Newcastle go on the front foot then they could overrun the United defence which is well out-of-sorts right now - but Steve Bruce might play it opt to play it conservatively, which will likely go against his side. Newcastle 1-2 Man United

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