The big games keep coming for Newcastle United, as they follow clashes against Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain with Manchester United heading to Tyneside.
It is going to be another special night underneath the lights at St James’ Park, with the Newcastle faithful looking for redemption after Tuesday night’s injustice in Paris.
But that will be easier said than done, as Eddie Howe’s squad is extremely stretched heading into this weekend.
Newcastle did not make a single substitution against PSG, while Howe’s side does not look set to get much stronger when Man United arrive in the North East. Matt Ritchie and Emil Krafth will be available again, but that might be it. We await news on Sean Longstaff, who has been suffering with an ankle injury.
Regardless, it should be a great game at St James’ Park, and it is one that former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman predicts will end in a draw.
David Seaman predicts Newcastle vs Manchester United will be a draw
Speaking on the latest episode of his podcast Seaman Says, the ex-England stopper has predicted that Newcastle vs Man United will be a 1-1 draw.
“This will be a proper game,” he said.
“I will go 1-1. I think that would be a good result for Manchester United that.”
Newcastle will have confidence they can win on Saturday
Seaman thinks a draw would be a good result for Man United, but does the same go for Newcastle?
Considering the fact that we are at home, Eddie Howe will be confident in his side’s ability that they can grab all three points. We are immense at St James’ Park, while the timing of kickoff should mean that the stadium is extremely loud.
It could all culminate in another special night for Newcastle, but that might depend on just how much Eddie Howe’s players can give after their efforts against Chelsea and PSG.
The Newcastle squad is stretched, but the players should also be full of confidence. If we can start fast, we might be able to record another famous victory at the end of what has been an enthralling week for the club.
But Seaman thinks the points will be shared, which would still be a decent result given the circumstances.
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