Paul Merson is backing Newcastle to leave Old Trafford with all three points and a comfortable win ahead of tonight’s huge game in the race for Europe.
The Sky Sports pundit thinks Eddie Howe’s Mags will have “miles too much” for Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils, believing we’ll “win this one quite easily” with a 3-1 victory.
He feels Man Utd look “desperately devoid of ideas” in attack and “won’t be able to cope” with Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon, although we’ll have to hope the former is OK to play after struggling with illness over the past few days.
Speaking to Sportskeeda ahead of the game, Merson said: “Newcastle United will have miles too much for Manchester United, I expect them to win this one quite easily.
“Arsenal played in second gear against Man United last weekend. If the Red Devils were still playing now, they still wouldn’t score – that’s how desperately devoid of ideas they were!
“With Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon up front, Manchester United won’t be able to cope, so I’m going for a 3-1 away win.”
Merson’s Prediction: Man Utd 1-3 Newcastle
Of all the weeks, I really hope Merson’s right. A win tonight and we’d not only guarantee finishing above Man Utd but move one massive step towards a top-six finish. HWTL.
