Newcastle vs Manchester United live early team news plus kick-off time and how to watch

Manchester United will be eyeing their first win since the March international break when they face Newcastle United at St James' Park this afternoon, kick-off 4.30pm.

United were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Lyon on Thursday night, conceding a last-minute equaliser at the Groupama Stadium, meaning they head to the north east winless in their last three games.

United looked as though they were going to take a slender advantage into the second leg of their tussle with Lyon after goals from Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee had cancelled out Thiago Almada's opener.

With the Reds' Premier League campaign dead in the water, Thursday's second leg with Lyon has to take priority over today's clash with Eddie Howe's side. However, despite hinting at making changes, head coach Ruben Amorim will be targeting all three points.

The likes of Altay Bayindir, Victor Lindelof, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount and Joshua Zirkzee will be among those pushing for starting berths.

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Remarkably, Newcastle have won none of their last 34 matches against United when the Reds have got themselves on the scoresheet.

Of those 34 encounters, which date back to 2001, Newcastle have lost 29 and drawn five.

Each of the Magpies' last eight wins over United have been accompanied by a clean sheet.

Alexander Isak is not the only in-form Newcastle attacker United will have to try and keep a lid on today.

Jacob Murphy is on fire at the moment, contributing two goals and two assists in his last three games.

He has enjoyed a really productive season for the Magpies this term, scoring eight goals and registering ten