Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has urged the club to "break the bank" for Tottenham forward Harry Kane, claiming that the Reds do not have a "proper centre-forward".
16.10.2022 - 08:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United are primed and ready to continue their Premier League season against Newcastle on Sunday afternoon (2pm) - but pundits are finding this one tricky to agree on.
Having edged past European opponents Omonia Nicosia at Old Trafford on Thursday night, United are back at the same venue for their latest domestic challenge. But can they go back-to-back at home?
Newcastle head into the showdown with two victories in as many Premier League matches, scoring nine goals in the process. Here's what three pundits think will happen on Sunday afternoon;
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Paul Merson - Sportskeeda
Sharing his Sportskeeda predictions, Merson said: "I like the way Newcastle are playing at the moment - and they absolutely dismantled Fulham last week. You've got to give them credit - they've got the players and have pace on the counter.
"Erik ten Hag will have to play Cristiano Ronaldo now, won't he? Ronaldo, in my opinion, is the best finisher in the world. You don't score 700 goals by not being able to finish. You give him chances, and he scores goals. He makes the hardest thing in the world look very easy.
"I'm going to go for a shock this weekend as Newcastle have the players in their team to hurt Manchester United. They've got the game to beat United, but they'll need to pick the right pass. If they stick to Eddie Howe's plan and execute it like they have been over the last couple of weeks, I think they'll win."
Score prediction: Manchester United 1-2 Newcastle United
Chris Sutton - BBC Sport
Writing in his latest BBC Sport column, Sutton added: "I just don't think Manchester United will win this. The only question is, will Newcastle take three points home, or just one?
"It's not that I don't feel
Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has urged the club to "break the bank" for Tottenham forward Harry Kane, claiming that the Reds do not have a "proper centre-forward".
Manchester United will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Tottenham in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
Manchester United will be hoping to get back to winning ways on Wednesday night, as the Reds take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Manchester United will be looking to get back to winning ways when they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Old Trafford in a mouth-watering Premier League encounter on Wednesday evening.
Manchester United have been urged to retain Cristiano Ronaldo in their starting XI against Tottenham to counter the tactical approach favoured by opposition manager Antonio Conte.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand criticised Erik ten Hag for his decision to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo during Sunday's goalless draw with Newcastle United at Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson after they were reunited prior to Sunday’s goalless draw with Newcastle.
Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho described Manchester United shot-stopper David de Gea as a 'legend' after the Spaniard made his 500th appearance for the Reds against Newcastle United on Sunday.
Christian Eriksen's absence for Manchester United during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Newcastle has shown just how important the midfielder is for Erik ten Hag.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said he substituted Cristiano Ronaldo in their 0-0 draw with Newcastle to keep him fresh for upcoming Premier League fixtures against Tottenham and Chelsea.
These are your Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, October 16.
David de Gea was certain that Marcus Rashford would score his missed last-gasp chance against Newcastle United.
Manchester United will be looking to break into the Premier League top four on Sunday when they face Newcastle at Old Trafford.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has hailed Manchester United as having “outstanding players” and praised three midfielders ahead of their visit to Old Trafford on Sunday.
Fifth meets sixth when Manchester United host Newcastle United in what has the potential to be quite an informative Premier League fixture at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
Dan Burn has warned Manchester United that his Newcastle teammates have nothing to fear at Old Trafford.
Gary Neville has questioned why Cristiano Ronaldo has not spoken his truth after pledging to do so back in August after the heavy defeat by Brentford.
Manchester United could shuffle their pack for Thursday's Europa League clash with Omonia Nicosia.
Roy Keane has named Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo among his top three players currently operating in the Premier League.
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly interested in the prospect of potentially making a move to David Beckham’s Inter Miami in the MLS.