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Wednesday brings an exciting five-match programme from the English Premier League. The big names are in action, including Chelsea, Arsenal, and Man City.
The main event comes from St James' Park, where Newcastle United and Manchester United go toe-to-toe live on TV. Eddie Howe's team hold the home advantage, but their opponents arrive in fine form.
A miserable run of results has dragged Newcastle into the bottom half of the Premier League. Just one win and five defeats in their previous six does little to inspire confidence in the locals.
The Magpies have suffered defeat in their last two, beaten 3-2 by Everton at this venue on Saturday. The pressure is on Newcastle to bounce back as soon as possible.
Man Utd fans have already endured a rollercoaster season. Things are finally moving in the right direction, with Michael Carrick's side clambering to third in the pecking order.
Five wins and a draw leave them on 51 points, eight behind Man City in second, and well off the pace set by Arsenal. Flashscore's Frank Monkhouse expects this one to follow the form.
Newcastle vs Man Utd tips
Both teams to score @ 4/9 (bet365)
Man Utd or draw @ 1/2 (bet365)
Fernandes to score or assist @ 10/11 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Both teams to score - yes
We open with a bet on both teams to score under the bright lights at St James' Park. The venue will be packed to capacity, with millions more following on TV and live streaming apps across Planet Football. I'm confident Newcastle vs Man Utd will live up to the hype and deliver us a midweek treat. You can back BTTS as a single or add it to your midweek accas.
Starting with the head-to-head stats available on the Flashscore app, we see that both teams scored when Newcastle last hosted Man Utd. That match ended in a stunning 4-1 win for the locals, with Harvey Barnes netting a brace. The rivals ended the first half locked at 1-1 before the Magpies took control. BTTS also landed in two of the previous four meetings.
Let's now focus on Howe's side. Both teams found the net in each of Newcastle's eight games played in February. That run goes from a 3-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium to a 3-2 loss to Everton here on Saturday. Backing both to score was also a strong play when Man Utd beat Crystal Palace on Sunday, and in three of their previous five league starts.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 4/9 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Newcastle and Man Utd score at least one goal each on Wednesday evening, your bet wins.
Double chance - Man Utd or draw
Newcastle have a decent record in this fixture, but Man Utd are the form team and have more to play for this season. We're betting on another win and important three points for Carrick and co, but take the safety net offered by the double chance market. With this approach, you'll bag a profit if Man Utd avoid defeat, with a draw as good as an away win.
Man Utd are aiming to do the double over Newcastle for the first time since the 2020/21 campaign. They won 1-0 at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, thanks to a goal from Patrick Dorgu on 24 minutes. It's also worth noting that Newcastle have lost each of their last three league games at St James' Park, beaten by Everton, Brentford, and Aston Villa. We back a fourth.
A bet on Man Utd or draw in the double chance market would've boosted your balance in each of their Premier League matches played this year. That purple patch consists of six wins and three draws. They've collected three points from trips to Everton and Arsenal. They've also taken a point when visiting Leeds, Burnley, and West Ham. Trust the trends.
Tip: Man Utd or draw @ 1/2 (bet365)
Bet explanation: you'll secure a useful profit if Man Utd can avoid defeat at St James' Park.
Score or assist - Fernandes
Would you rather pin your hopes on an in-form player than on an in-form team? A bet on Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes will add excitement to Wednesday's live match. Fernandes arrives with 13 Premier League assists this term. That's the most from a Man Utd player in 13 years. Bruno is the driving force behind Man Utd's charge for a top-four finish.
Looking at his goals, Fernandes has been pulling his weight there, too. He was on the scoresheet at the weekend, when Man Utd beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at the Theatre of Dreams. He also scored in an impressive 2-0 home win over Tottenham early last month. The player's stats at Flashscore show he has scored ten goals in all competitions this term.
Is Fernandes more likely to score or assist in midweek? He could do both, but it doesn't matter too much to followers. The score or assist betting market at bet365 covers both angles. The club captain scoring a fabulous solo goal to win the match in the dying seconds pays the same as him setting up a teammate for an early tap-in. Stick with Bruno.
Tip: Fernandes to score or assist @ 10/11 (bet365)
Bet explanation: Bruno Fernandes must score or provide an assist at St James' Park on Wednesday evening.
Newcastle v Man Utd odds
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.