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Premier League | Gameweek 5
Oct 17, 2020 at 8pm UK
St James' Park
Manchester United logo

Newcastle
1 - 4
Man Utd

Shaw (2' og.)
Krafth (67')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Maguire (23'), Fernandes (86'), Wan-Bissaka (90'), Rashford (90+6')
James (37')

The Match

Match Report

Harry Maguire had earlier cancelled out Luke Shaw's own goal before three late goals sealed the three points for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up for their return to Premier League action against Newcastle United at St James' Park.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Manchester United win with a probability of 64.55%. A draw had a probability of 21.3% and a win for Newcastle United had a probability of 14.14%.

The most likely scoreline for a Manchester United win was 0-1 with a probability of 13.28%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 0-2 (12.66%) and 1-2 (9.59%). The likeliest drawn scoreline was 1-1 (10.06%), while for a Newcastle United win it was 1-0 (5.28%). The actual scoreline of 1-4 was predicted with a 2.9% likelihood. Our data analysis correctly predicted that Manchester United would win this match.

Result
Newcastle UnitedDrawManchester United
14.14%21.31%64.55%
Both teams to score 45.21%
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
49.73%50.27%
Over 3.5Under 3.5
27.78%72.22%
Newcastle United Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
53.11%46.89%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
17.6%82.4%
Manchester United Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
85.13%14.87%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
56.79%43.21%
Score Analysis
    Newcastle United 14.14%
    Manchester United 64.54%
    Draw 21.3%
Newcastle UnitedDrawManchester United
1-0 @ 5.28%
2-1 @ 3.81%
2-0 @ 2%
3-1 @ 0.96%
3-2 @ 0.92%
Other @ 1.17%
Total : 14.14%
1-1 @ 10.06%
0-0 @ 6.97%
2-2 @ 3.63%
Other @ 0.64%
Total : 21.3%
0-1 @ 13.28%
0-2 @ 12.66%
1-2 @ 9.59%
0-3 @ 8.05%
1-3 @ 6.09%
0-4 @ 3.83%
1-4 @ 2.9%
2-3 @ 2.31%
0-5 @ 1.46%
1-5 @ 1.11%
2-4 @ 1.1%
Other @ 2.16%
Total : 64.54%

Head to Head
Dec 26, 2019 5.30pm
Oct 6, 2019 4.30pm
Jan 2, 2019 8pm
Oct 6, 2018 5.30pm
Build-up
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on September 26, 2020
Manchester United looking to break club record against Newcastle United
Manchester United are out to set a new club record of scoring more than once in six consecutive top-flight victories on the road when they face Newcastle on Saturday.
Oct 17, 12:09
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks forlorn after watching his side thrashed 6-1 by Tottenham on October 4, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes responsibility for Man United's 6-1 loss to Spurs
The United manager insists he has not considered leaving Harry Maguire out, but injury may force his hand.
Oct 17, 00:02
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire pictured during the Europa League semi-final against Sevilla on August 16, 2020
Alex Telles, Harry Maguire 'in Manchester United squad to face Newcastle United'
Alex Telles and Harry Maguire both travel with Manchester United for Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United, according to a report.
Oct 16, 23:24
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured on September 30, 2020
Steve Bruce confident Harry Maguire will battle through bad spell
The England and Manchester United defender has endured a difficult few weeks before facing Newcastle on Saturday.
Oct 16, 17:09
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks forlorn after watching his side thrashed 6-1 by Tottenham on October 4, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hints at Facundo Pellistri role at Manchester United
The out-of-sorts Manchester United defender was sent off during England's Nations League defeat by Denmark.
Oct 16, 13:55
England's Harry Maguire is shown a red card against Denmark in the UEFA Nations League on October 14, 2020
Harry Maguire could miss Manchester United's clash with Newcastle United
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says that an injury could force Harry Maguire to miss Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Oct 16, 12:37
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire pictured during the Europa League semi-final against Sevilla on August 16, 2020
How Manchester United could line up against Newcastle United
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up for their return to Premier League action against Newcastle United at St James' Park.
Oct 15, 23:08
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring in October 2020
Bruno Fernandes 'given green light to face Newcastle United'
Bruno Fernandes will be available for Manchester United's Premier League clash with Newcastle United despite self-isolation fears, according to a report.
Oct 14, 23:37
Axel Tuanzebe in action for Manchester United on September 19, 2019
Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Oct 14, 15:21
Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring from the spot for PSG on December 5, 2018
Edinson Cavani out of Man Utd's Newcastle trip, could make debut against PSG
The Uruguay striker is unavailable for this weekend's match against Newcastle due to quarantine regulations.
Oct 13, 13:09
Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani pictured in Ligue 1 action on December 11, 2019
Edinson Cavani forced to wait for Manchester United debut due to quarantine rules?
Edinson Cavani is unlikely to be available to make his Manchester United debut against Newcastle United on October 17, according to a report.
Oct 7, 09:24
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014


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