Manchester United Eyes Momentum Against Newcastle in Premier League Clash Manchester United will aim to build on their 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace with a Premier League fixture against Newcastle United on Wednesday. The match, set for a 20:15 GMT kick-off at St James’ Park, has sparked interest in a prediction game offered by the club’s app, where fans can guess the starting XI, first scorer, Man of the Match, and final result to earn points and prizes. Former United defenders Phil Bardsley and Wes Brown have shared their tactical insights for the game. Both predict a single change to the starting lineup, with Michael Carrick likely to replace Luke Shaw at left-back with Noussair Mazraoui. Bardsley, who previously played for Newcastle’s rivals Sunderland, highlights Bryan Mbeumo’s potential impact, while Brown anticipates Benjamin Sesko’s goal-scoring form and Bruno Fernandes’ continued influence. The prediction game awards five points for each correctly identified player in the starting XI and an additional 10 points for the correct formation. Participants can also earn 20 points each for predicting the first scorer, Man of the Match, and final result. Submissions must be made by 18:45 GMT, with the final deadline at 20:15 GMT. The top scorers at the end of March will receive a £100 United Store voucher, while the season’s highest scorer will win £500 in store credit. The match also marks the 51st Premier League game at St James’ Park, with a retrospective look at goals scored there featuring legends like Wayne Rooney, José Mourinho, and Eric Cantona. Carrick emphasized Bruno Fernandes’ consistent performance, calling him a “dream to work with” since joining the club in 2020.#manchester_united #newcastle_united #st_james_park #phil_bardsley #wes_brown
