Newcastle legend makes Manchester United 'pressure' claim ahead of Premier League clash

Newcastle legend Nobby Solano believes Manchester United are under "much more pressure" than the Magpies to secure the win when the two sides meet on Sunday.

Erik ten Hag's side currently sit three points ahead of Eddie Howe's men in the Premier League table, with both clubs having played the same amount of games. The reverse fixture finished 0-0 at Old Trafford in October, but the Reds came out on top when they met in the Carabao Cup final in February.

United will be confident about achieving a top-four finish this campaign, and a victory over the Magpies would go a long way in their quest to secure Champions League football for next season. However, Newcastle great Solano has suggested Ten Hag's men will be under more pressure than their opponents.

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Speaking to Chronicle Live, the 48-year-old, who made 315 appearances for the Magpies, said: "I would say Man United - because of their history - are under more pressure than Newcastle. When it comes to who has to finish in the top four, Man United have the pressure.

"Newcastle came into this game on the back of two good results and they needed it to stay in the chase. But Newcastle can be more relaxed than Man United. If they win it's another big three points. For me, Newcastle seem in the better position because of the games in hand."

While the Premier League clash comes just 35 days after United defeated Newcastle 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, Solano does not feel it will have any impact on proceedings in the game on Sunday.

He added: "I don't think the Carabao Cup final will be weighing on Newcastle's minds. This is a different situation. Man United and Newcastle both knew how