Man Utd target further Toon torment in midweek match-up

Although, the hosts’ recent home record against Man Utd doesn’t bode well for confidence at this crucial stage of the season, having lost their previous three meetings at St James’ Park without scoring a single goal.

The last time Newcastle did manage to score against their latest opponents it was frontman Papiss Cisse that struck in a 3-1 defeat at Old Trafford last term, but the Senegal striker is absent through injury. Aleksandar Mitrovic will therefore lead the line and is 15/8 to dispatch anytime, while Newcastle’s star man Georginio Wijnaldum is 2/1 to get on the scoresheet.

Man Utd seek performance boost without injured stars

Man Utd’s win over Sheffield Utd came at a cost, as midfield anchorman Bastian Schweinsteiger, who was one of few players to enjoy a solid weekend outing, picked up a knee injury and is ruled out of the Toon encounter.

The 31-year-old Germany international will join Luke Shaw, Marcos Rojo and Antonio Valencia on the sidelines, but Morgan Schneiderlin, Michael Carrick and Ashley Young are all set to return to action after being rested.

Rooney to extend rampant record over Toon?

Wayne Rooney fired in the decisive last-gasp penalty in that recent cup victory and the Red Devils skipper is 4/1 to open proceedings in a fixture that he truly relishes.

The England all-time marksman has scored more career goals against only Aston Villa (15) and Arsenal (14) than he has in clashes with Newcastle (12), and his recent rejuvenation suggests he could add to that impressive career tally in his latest Toon trip.

Meanwhile, Memphis Depay could be in line for a start after an encouraging substitute outing last time out and the Dutchman is 6/5 to net anytime, while French teenager is 4/1 to strike last.

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Coral’s top tip: Back Wayne Rooney to score first at 4/1 and extend his great record over Newcastle United.