Man Utd v Newcastle

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Manchester United will be eager to avoid a third defeat on the trot on Monday night when the Red Devils play host to Newcastle United at Old Trafford after being dealt recent back-to-back defeats to Bournemouth and Wolves, leaving the hosts in a disappointing 14th place in the Premier League table.

Newcastle United by contrast will be going in search of a fourth win on the trot in the Premier League as The Magpies have racked up important wins against Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Aston Villa respectively which has lifted Eddie Howe's side up into fifth place in the table.

Manchester United have now lost four out of their last five matches overall which include previous losses at the hands of Arsenal and Nottingham Forest and although the Red Devils registered a derby day 2-1 win away from home at Manchester City, the defeats have overshadowed the minimal success.

Ruben Amorim's side had previously collected home wins against the likes of Brentford, Leicester City and Everton but the hosts have lost their last two home games on the trot, so Manchester United will be desperate for a result here at Old Trafford as they are now only eight points above the relegation zone.

Newcastle United have lifted themselves up into fifth place in the Premier League table following three wins on the trot which ended a previously worrying four-game winless run in the English top flight that consisted of two draws and two defeats.

Previous points picked up in draws with Crystal Palace and Liverpool were overshadowed by losses to West Ham and Brentford but the recent flurry of victories have helped the north-east visitors back into contention for a possible European spot.

However, the bigger picture shows Newcastle United have registered just five wins within their previous 14 matches overall in the domestic top flight while results away from home have seen The Magpies collect just two wins from their last seven games, slipping to three defeats in the process.

Newcastle United's inconsistent streak has certainly reared its head so far in this season's Premier League campaign especially away from home as The Magpies have won three, drawn three but also lost three of their nine away games to date this term, and their unsteady form on the road could be Eddie Howe's team's undoing here at Old Trafford on Monday night.

Manchester United v Newcastle United Verdict

Manchester United recorded a 3-2 home win against Newcastle United in the previous encounter between the two sides at Old Trafford and although goals may not be flowing this time around, it's the hosts that get our nod for the three points here on Monday night as Ruben Amorim's side return to winning ways.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 2.30

Other side bets worth considering:

Manchester Utd win & Under 2.5 goals @ 7.50

Correct Score: Manchester Utd 1-0 @ 13.00