Manchester United welcome Newcastle United to Old Trafford this evening in a crucial Premier League encounter for both sides. The match kicks off at 8pm BST on Wednesday, 15th May 2024, with Erik ten Hag's men looking to salvage European qualification from a difficult season, while Eddie Howe's Magpies aim to finish their campaign on a high note.
How to Watch: TV and Live Stream Details
For fans in the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live on television. The game is being shown on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage is scheduled to begin at 7pm BST, one hour before kick-off, with build-up and analysis.
If you are planning to stream the action, subscribers can use the Sky Go app on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. For those without a full Sky Sports subscription, the match can also be accessed via a NOW Sports Day or Month membership.
Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Both managers are grappling with significant injury concerns ahead of this midweek fixture. Manchester United's defensive woes continue, with Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, and Tyrell Malacia all confirmed absentees. There are also major doubts over the fitness of Bruno Fernandes, who missed the weekend defeat to Arsenal, and Marcus Rashford. Youngster Willy Kambwala could once again be called into the heart of the defence.
Newcastle's squad is also stretched thin. The Magpies will definitely be without goalkeeper Nick Pope, defenders Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles, and midfielders Joelinton and Joe Willock. Sandro Tonali remains suspended. However, there is more positive news regarding striker Alexander Isak and midfielder Callum Wilson, who are both in contention to feature after recent fitness issues.
What's at Stake for Both Clubs?
This match carries significant weight for the final Premier League standings. Manchester United's hopes of securing any form of European football next season are hanging by a thread. They currently sit eighth in the table and must win their final two games while relying on results elsewhere to have any chance of qualifying for the Europa Conference League.
For Newcastle United, a seventh-place finish and potential Europa Conference League qualification is still mathematically possible, but they too need a perfect end to the season and favours from other teams. Primarily, Eddie Howe will be demanding a strong performance to end a promising but injury-ravaged campaign on a positive note ahead of the summer.
The reverse fixture at St. James' Park earlier in the season ended in a 1-0 victory for Newcastle, courtesy of a goal from Anthony Gordon. Manchester United will be desperate to avoid a league double at the hands of the Magpies as they seek to give their home supporters something to cheer about in their last Old Trafford outing of a disappointing season.
