2024 has been packed with footballing highs, but for Manchester United fans, it’s been a year they'd rather leave in the rearview mirror. Disappointment has hung over Old Trafford like a dark cloud, leaving supporters desperate for a fresh start. However, there’s still a chance to end the year on a high note. Tonight, under the iconic Old Trafford floodlights, the Red Devils host Newcastle United in what could be the perfect opportunity to spark some much-needed hope and set an optimistic tone for 2025.
Manchester United, once the epitome of success, have fallen from their perch. And that fall has been quite painful for United fans, who are so accustomed to success. But with Ruben Amorim taking charge, there’s optimism in the air. However, that optimism is starting to dissipate after Amorim’s challenging start to life at Old Trafford. Defeats to Tottenham, Bournemouth and Wolves in their last three matches have created a gloomy atmosphere around the club. And their tasks only get harder, as they face an in-form Newcastle United side later tonight.
In stark contrast to United’s struggles, the Magpies are finding their rhythm at just the right time. With four consecutive victories – in which they have scored a combined total of 14 goals – Eddie Howe’s men will be biting at their teeth when they face United. Alexander Isak, in particular, has been in stellar form, scoring 12 times in 19 appearances this season. So, with United leaking goals at the moment, the Magpies will fancy their chances of securing a win – even at Old Trafford. For United fans, though, hope isn’t entirely lost. Just a fortnight ago, their team pulled off an unexpected triumph at the Etihad. Could they rise to the occasion again and salvage some pride? All eyes will be on Old Trafford tonight to see if the Red Devils can defy the odds or if Newcastle will add to their woes?
Date: 31st December 2024
Time: 1:30 AM (IST)
Stadium: Old Trafford
Location: Manchester, England
Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dalot; Amad, Hojlund, Garnacho.
Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; J Murphy, Isak, Gordon.
Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka (Newcastle)
Defenders: Lewis Hall (Newcastle), Diogo Dalot (United), Fabian Schar (Newcastle)
Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Sandro Tonali (Newcastle), Amad Diallo (United), Alejandro Garnacho (United)
Forwards: Alexander Isak (Newcastle), Rasmus Hojlund (United), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)
Choice 1: Alexander Isak (C), Anthony Gordon (VC)
Choice 2: Amad Diallo (C), Rasmus Hojlund (VC)
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