Struggling Premier League side Manchester United are gearing up for a trip to St. James’ Park to face Newcastle United tonight.
Manchester United approach this fixture following a series of lacklustre displays that have attracted criticism from all corners, including their legendary player-cum-analyst, Paul Scholes. Moreover, Van Gaal recently admitted that he sometimes get bored watching the Red Devils play. The Old Trafford side have their defense to thank this season, given the fact that they have conceded few goals despite failing to score on numerous occasions.
Man United pulled a surprise win over Swansea City at the beginning of the year, but slowed down when they faced Sheffield United for their FA Cup fixture at Old Trafford. Despite winning by a solitary goal that came from captain Wayne Rooney, the 20-time Premier League champions provided an appalling display characterised by lack of creativity, passion or determination to penetrate their opponent’s defense line.
Morgan Schneiderlin could return to the midfield to replace the injured Bastian Schweinsteiger. However, if the Frenchman does not make it to the starting lineup, Van Gaal to deploy Marouane Fellaini, Andreas Pereira or Ander Herrera at the midfield, while Memphis Depay is expected to start along the flanks. Adnan Januzaj could also make a shocking return to the squad after rejoining the Red Devils from a disappointing loan spell with German giants Borussia Dortmund. He will offer more support to the striking duo of Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial upfront.
Schweinsteiger writhes in pain after picking up a knee injury against Sheffield United in their FA Cup fixture at Old Trafford last weekend 
Which channel is broadcasting Newcastle United vs Man United on TV or online?
USA: (check our broadcast guide for more details)
Canada: on TSN1 and TSN4
UK: BT Sport 1 and BBC Radio 5 Live
In the USA, watch Newcastle United vs Manchester United live on BC Sports Live Extra, NBCSN, SiriusXM FC or Westwood One Sports at 14:45 EST. In Canada, you can also follow the action live from the St. James’ Park on TSN1 or TSN4 starting from 14:45 EST. If you live in the UK, tune in to BT Sport 1 or BBC Radio 5 Live at exactly 19:45 GMT to watch Newcastle United vs Man United live on January 12, 2016. If you do not live the USA, Canada or UK, visit our live broadcast page for additional broadcast options.
*NOTE: Live broadcast data is subject to change
Head to head
- Man United have lost only two of their last 26 Premier League matches against Newcastle.
- Man United have lost only one of their last 12 league matches away at Newcastle
- The Reds have won 18 and drawn 6 at St. James’ Park.
Quick facts
- The Magpies have scored only one goal in their last four Premier League games. They have drawn one and lost three out of the four.
- They have won only two of their last 10 Premier League matches at St. James’ Park this season. They have drawn four and lost four.
- The home side have lost only two of their last seven Premier League games at St. James’ Park. They have won twice and drawn thrice.
- Man United have only won one of their last seven Premier League games. They have drawn thrice and lost thrice in their last seven outings.
- Luis Van Gaal’s men have lost two of their last away matches. This was against Bournemouth and Stoke City. However, they have not lost three successive away matches in the Premier League since January 1996.
- The Old Trafford-based side have only kept one clean sheet in their last five league games
- Despite scoring against Swansea at the beginning of the year, Wayne Rooney has not scored in successive league games since November 2014.
Provisional squads:
Manchester United: De Gea, Romero, Johnstone, Valdes, Darmian, McNair, Smalling, Keane, Varela, Blind, Carrick, Fellaini, Herrera, Lingard, Mata, Pereira, Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger, Young, Depay, Martial, Rooney.
Newcastle United: Darlow, Elliot, Coloccini, Dummett, Janmaat, Lascelles, Mbemba, Aarons, Bigirimana, Colback, De Jong, Gouffran, Marveaux, Sissoko, Thauvin, Tiote, Wijnaldum, Cisse, Mitrovic, Perez, Toney.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
Newcastle United 3 - 3 Manchester United
January 12, 2016 2:45pmSt. James' Park (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)This match has ended. Below are the original Live broadcast details for this match.
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