Match preview

Manchester United (12th, 5 pts) host Newcastle United (9th, 8 pts) at Old Trafford on Thursday 7 January, kick-off 20:00.

Manchester United are in mixed form, having won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 8, conceded 8). Newcastle United are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 9, conceded 9).

The last league meeting, in March 2026, finished Newcastle United 2–1 Manchester United.

Varless AI expects around 2.2 goals for Man Utd and 1.3 for Newcastle, making Man Utd 57% to win, the draw 21% and Newcastle 22%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 68%.