Manchester United vs Newcastle LIVE commentary: Magpies can almost secure European spot against underdog Red Devils – kick-off time, team news and talkSPORT coverage

Newcastle could almost secure a top-six finish if they beat Manchester United this Wednesday, live exclusively on talkSPORT.

The magpies occupy sixth place in the first division how things are and sit level at points with Chelsea who play that same night against Brighton.

Yeah Eddie HoweIf the 'bleus' get the three points and the 'bleus' lose, their place in Europe will be about to be confirmed, since their goal difference is much higher.

Out to prevent them from being united man whose grim campaign continued against Arsenal last time, with another defeat here setting them up for their worst league result in their history.

Man United vs Newcastle: broadcast theater

Man United hope it doesn't rain on Wednesday night…

A huge storm hit Old Trafford in the closing stages of their defeat to Arsenal and exposed some huge flaws in the stadium.

You could see water cascading down. Between the Mr Alex Ferguson Stand and East Stand creating a waterfall.

Meanwhile, water was seen flowing down the steps of the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand, filling a moat around the field.

Hail could also be seen falling, and video footage from talkSPORT's Alex Crook, as well as other journalists present, showed water entering the stadium.

Things were no better in the Old Trafford tunnel, as water was leaking from many places and it was shown that change is desperately needed in the iconic place.

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• Manchester United have lost just one of their 28 Premier League home games against Newcastle (W18 D9), losing 1-0 in December 2013 under David Moyes.
• Newcastle United have won each of their last three meetings with Manchester United in all competitions, as many as in the previous 21 (D4 L14). The last English team to win four games in a row against the Red Devils was Manchester City between 2013 and 2014.

Man United vs Newcastle: team news

Bruno Fernandez He remains a doubt for United after missing the last two games through injury.

The captain may be absent again while Mark Rashford He also missed the defeat to Arsenal at the weekend despite positive comments from Ten Hag about his fitness.

Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Rafael Varane, bricklayer assembly, antonio martial and Tyrell Malacia everyone remains marginalized.

But Lisandro Martínez is back in training and Willy Kambwala is ready to play from the start.

As for Newcastle, Kieran Trippier He could return to the starting eleven.

So I could Nick Papa and Joelinton who have recovered from long-term injuries while Joe Willock and Lewis Miley remain out.

The center backs Sven Botman, Fabian Schar and Jamaal Lascelles they are all meaningless Dan Burn and Emil Krafth will probably start again.

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• Manchester United have only lost their last home league game in one of the last 16 seasons (11 wins and 4 draws), losing 2-0 against Cardiff in 2018-19.
• Newcastle have already beaten Manchester United twice in all competitions this season, including a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford in the EFL Cup. The last team to win three games against the Red Devils in one campaign was Chelsea in 2012-13, while the Blues were also the last team to beat them twice away from home in one season (2004-05).

Man United vs Newcastle: What has been said?

Fernandes has missed United's last two games and they have lost both. with his leadership on the field clearly missed.

The Portuguese international is the main voice of the squad and legend of the Red Devils Fernando River He believes the team has had problems without his presence.

Speaking on The White and Jordan Show on talkSPORT, Ferdinand said: “I know Bruno (Fernandes) points things out and brings in young players and so on.

“If you think he does it the right way when he's on the field and he might be too lively for some people.

“But I look at the last two games Manchester United have played and they haven't been good enough, it's a big loss for that team.

“He creates opportunities and makes other players look good. But he would be the one to draw people in and talk to people.”

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• Manchester United have lost nine games at Old Trafford in all competitions this season; Never before in their history had they suffered 10 home defeats in a single season.
• Newcastle's Eddie Howe has officiated 14 away games in the Premier League against the two Manchester clubs in the division (Man City and Man Utd) without winning any (D2 L12). In the history of the competition, only Steve Bruce (26) has played more away games in Manchester without winning than Howe.

Man United vs Newcastle: talkSPORT coverage

This Premier League clash will take place on Wednesday, May 15.

Kick-off at Old Trafford is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.

talkSPORT will have EXCLUSIVE live coverage of the game hosted by Adrian Durham.

The comment will come from Sam Matterface and former England striker Dean Ashton.