Match at St. James' Park, Newcastle, on 2026-03-04 (Premier League, Regular Season - 29). Newcastle come in 13th with 36 points, while Manchester United sit 3rd on 51 points and chasing Champions League qualification.
Newcastle Availability
Newcastle are hit hard by absences. Bruno Guimarães, their standout midfielder with 9 goals and 4 assists in the league, is ruled out with a muscle injury – a major blow to their creativity and goal threat from midfield. Emil Krafth (knee), Lewis Miley (knee) and Fabian Schär (ankle) are also out, further weakening defensive depth and rotation options. Tino Livramento is doubtful with a hamstring problem and Nicolai Woltemade is uncertain due to illness, both facing late fitness tests. With Guimarães sidelined, more attacking responsibility will fall on forwards such as Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes to supply goals from open play.
Manchester United Availability
Manchester United’s issues are largely at the back. Pape Dorgu (hamstring), Mason Mount (knock) and Matthijs de Ligt (back) are all ruled out. Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw and youngster Sonny Aljofree are doubtful and will be assessed late. Crucially, their main attacking trio remain fit: Bryan Mbeumo (9 goals, 3 assists), Benjamin Šeško (8 goals, 1 assist) and playmaker Bruno Fernandes (7 goals, 13 assists) are all available.
Newcastle lose Guimarães and his 13 direct goal contributions, significantly reducing midfield output. United, despite defensive concerns, retain virtually all of their key attacking production, giving the visitors a clear edge in available firepower.
