We simulated Newcastle vs Manchester United to get a Premier League score prediction

Manchester United face a repeat of last month's Carabao Cup final as they take on Newcastle United in the Premier League.

After a week of international football, United return to Premier League action with a trip to Newcastle. It's a huge game for United in regards to their battle for a spot in next season's Champions League, with defeat moving them below Newcastle United in the table and potentially out of the top four, depending on Spurs' result.

The two sides last met in the Carabao Cup final just over a month ago where United won 2-0 to lift the trophy in the capital. Marcus Rashford was a doubt for the trip to St James' Park, but Erik ten Hag is confident the forward will be available.

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So, can United strengthen their grip on a Premier League top-four spot? We've used FIFA 23 take a look.

To complete this simulation, we used FIFA 23 and updated the respective squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.

We predict that the Magpies could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock, Murphy, Isak, Saint-Maximin.

We predict that United could line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; McTominay, Sabitzer, Fernandes; Antony, Weghorst, Rashford.

The game started in United's favour, with Ten Hag's side creating plenty of chances in the first half but just failing to put them away. Service into Wout Weghorst was far from short, and the striker had some huge chances to put United ahead in the first 45.

After missing two one-on-ones, the striker came closest just before the break