Newcastle United’s assistant manager, Jason Tindall, has provided an update on the fitness of Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak ahead of their match against Manchester United.
While Isak is expected to be fit, Gordon’s participation remains uncertain. Tindall mentioned that Gordon had a promising week with the physios and was back on the pitch for training. A decision on his availability will be made closer to the game.
Newcastle recently moved up to fifth place in the Premier League after defeating Leicester City 3-0. This victory puts them in a strong position for a Champions League spot. Tindall emphasised the importance of maintaining focus and delivering strong performances in their remaining eight games. He stated, “It’s really tight. With eight games to go everybody is fighting.”
Alexander Isak has been a standout performer for Newcastle this season, scoring 20 goals in the Premier League. He ranks third in goals scored, trailing only Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah. Isak also boasts an impressive shot conversion rate of 26.67%, surpassing both Haaland and Salah.
For Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes has been instrumental in creating opportunities. He leads the league with 75 chances created this season, marking the fifth time he has achieved this feat in a single season. Fernandes has also contributed three goals and three assists in his last six league appearances.
Ruben Amorim, discussing Manchester United’s strategy, downplayed squad rotation concerns due to their busy schedule. He stressed the need for competitiveness and focus on each game individually. “When you are playing for Manchester United you cannot go to the game thinking about the next one,” Amorim said.
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Amorim’s tenure at Manchester United sees him averaging 1.15 points per game in the Premier League. Historically, only AH Albut and Scott Duncan have lower averages among managers with over 20 top-flight games for the club.
Match Prediction and Statistics
The upcoming match could see Newcastle achieving a Premier League double over Manchester United this season, a feat not seen since 1957-58 when four teams managed it against them. Newcastle have won 11 out of their last 15 league matches since December 14th, matching Liverpool’s record during this period.
The Opta win probability suggests Newcastle have a 55.5% chance of winning against Manchester United’s 22.2%. The possibility of a draw stands at 22.2%. With Manchester United failing to score in their last two league games, they face pressure to improve their attacking output.
This encounter promises excitement as both teams aim for crucial points in their respective campaigns.