NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England — Newcastle United go face Manchester United for Premier League match wey go happen for St. James’ Park on Sunday, April 13. Dis match fit determine if Newcastle fit keep their Champions League hopes alive as dem continue to chase top position.
Magpies captain, Bruno Guimaraes, don dey shine well for dis season, contributing six assists under the midfield trio wey dey sparkle, while United star Bruno Fernandes dey struggle to carry his side wey don dey underperform. The Reds don experience rough patch, and dem need to turn around for their last few matches.
Newcastle don win their last three matches for Premier League and four in total if you count the League Cup Final wey dem win against Liverpool. With only seven matches to go for the season, a top-five finish dey within their reach. However, dem go be without their manager, Eddie Howe, who don suffer illness and don enter hospital since Friday.
As for Manchester United, dem dey 13th spot for the Premier League, and their only hope for Champions League qualification lie for winning the Europa League. Dem recently draw 2-2 against Lyon in the first leg of their quarterfinal. Dem come back from France after a tough 90 minutes, putting pressure on their already thin squad.
The Magpies dey in fine form and dey fourth for points-per-game, wey fit push dem to third if dem win against Man Utd and Crystal Palace wey dey come midweek. United on the other hand, dey jostle for top half of the table, after a disappointing outing this season.
Dis match fit be big moment for Newcastle as dem dey hungry to complete their first league double against Manchester United since the 1930/31 season. Newcastle win the reverse fixture 2-0 in December, and dem don dey poised to make amends for past failures.
For team news, Newcastle dey miss players like Joe Willock (head), Lewis Hall (foot – out for season), Jamaal Lascelles (knee), and Sven Botman (knee). Anthony Gordon dey questionable, while United dey missing several key players including Toby Collyer (leg), Matthijs de Ligt (unspecified), Ayden Heaven (leg – out), Amad Diallo (ankle – out for season), Jonny Evans (lower back), and Lisandro Martinez (torn ACL).
As the match dey come, many experts dey predict a tight contest. Newcastle don enjoy greater consistency this season, winning 11 of their last 15 league matches compared to United’s struggle to secure points against stronger oppositions. Reports show sey no team don win more times than Newcastle, and their recent form don give dem moral boost after winning the Carabao Cup.
Kickoff for dis encounter dey set for 11:30 AM ET on Sunday, and Sky Sports go dey provide live coverage for those inside the UK. Fans wey dey abroad fit stream di match on various platforms. Newcastle are on a hot streak; for them to take all three points dey very crucial for their ambition to secure a spot in the Champions League.
