How CaughtOffside thinks Manchester United will line up against Newcastle.
United have seen a slight upturn in their fortunes over the past week. After seeing of Aston Villa by a score of 4-1, they then held the European juggernaut that is Bayern Munich to a respectable 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League tie. With one eye still on Europe next season, a win over the Magpies will not only do their credentials good, but their morale too.
GK: David de Gea
No doubts between the sticks as the Spaniard goes from strength to strength.
RB: Rafael
The young Brazilian has cemented himself as a regular starter in United’s back line and his charges down the right will be a welcome attacking threat.
CB: Nemanja Vidic
Scored against Bayern, he will be looking to make the run in his swan song before heading to Inter Milan.
CB: Phil Jones
Performed admirably on the right against Bayern, but will return in a more familiar central role in place of Rio Ferdinand.
LB: Patrice Evra
The Frenchman is in the shop window now and will be playing for his next move during the run in.
CM: Marouane Fellaini
The Belgian is still nowhere near replicating the form he showed at Everton, but he has displayed a marked improvement since returning from injury.
CM: Darren Fletcher
Returning in place of Michael Carrick, the Scottish pass master has been a welcome addition to United’s midfield.
RW: Ashley Young
Looked dangerous against Bayern, will continue his renaissance against the Magpies.
LW: Adnan Januzaj
Did enough off the bench against Villa to earn a spot from the start this weekend.
CAM: Juan Mata
Scored his first goal last weekend, and will be looking for more of the same again this time out.
ST: Wayne Rooney
Moyes will be looking for him to get back to his goalscoring best further up the pitch instead of dropping back and pinging passes around.