Manchester United vs Newcastle United – Predicted Starting XI

Published On: March 4, 2026

Manchester United vs Newcastle United – Predicted Starting XI

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Manchester United heads to St James’ Park tonight, looking to achieve a Premier League double over Newcastle and extend their unbeaten away run to six matches.

Under manager Michael Carrick, who has secured five wins in his first six matches, United has climbed to third in the league. Carrick recently led the team to a 2–1 victory over Crystal Palace, aiming to strengthen their top-four position. The team has lost only once in their last 11 away Premier League games, a notable turnaround from earlier performances this season.

Manchester United Team News

The squad faces some defensive uncertainties after two veteran players showed signs of illness over the weekend. Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire are being monitored; if they can’t start, Noussair Mazraoui and Ayden Heaven are prepared to take their places. Striker Benjamin Šeško may also be included in the starting lineup after his impactful performance off the bench, where he has scored seven goals in eight matches since the managerial change.

Arne Lammens is set to start in goal, supported by a defense potentially including Leny Yoro and Harry Maguire. In midfield, Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo are expected to continue their partnership, allowing Bruno Fernandes to lead the creative efforts. Fernandes has already delivered 13 league assists this season, matching the most by a United player in a single campaign since 2011-12. Wingers Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha will aim to create scoring opportunities as United tries to become the first team since 1931 to win four consecutive league matches at St James’ Park.