MUFC vs NUFC: Premier League Live Updates: Newcastle United welcomes Manchester United in a Premier League clash at St. James Park, as the home side to give their visitors a guard of honor on Sunday for their Carabao Cup feat. Both sides met in February’s final at Wembley as Erik Ten Hag’s side registered a 2-0 win over Newcastle to end their six-year trophy drought. On the other hand, Newcastle United whose fans made a long trip to Wembley on the final made their voices heard marking a special occasion to feature in Cup final, however, the fans still wait for their Cup success since 1955. Follow Premier League Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
However, the loss in the final to their rivals Manchester United does not stop Newcastle United from showing a grand gesture when the Red Devils visit St James Park. According to reports of The Sun, the idea was proposed by the Toon Supporters group Trophies Don’t Matter (TDM), who claims the Magpies have the best fans in the world and that is more important than silverware.
TDM spokesman Lipra Olof states, ‘It is only right we salute our friends from Manchester. They were deserved winners.’ He added, ‘We had a lovely day at Wembley and took over Trafalgar Square before the match, which is the most important thing.’
Newcastle players will line up by the tunnel as United walks out, moreover, Magpies boss Eddie Howe will present Red Devil counterpart Erik Ten Hag with a plaque and flowers.
With all that being said, the match on Sunday is of great importance for both the sides fighting for the top four places, as Newcastle sitting at fifth just three points behind third-placed United. The race for Champions League spots is reaching a crucial stage as eight points separate six teams fighting to get into the elite European competition.
Manchester United are to go into the game without the presence of their influential key players, one of them being the star player Marcus Rashford, who has been deemed the best player post-World Cup and withdrew from England duty in the Euro2024 qualifiers, with an injury as he seems doubtful for Newcastle trip.
On the other hand, Newcastle United, in front of their home fans have produced phenomenal performances and have just recorded one loss so far in all competitions this season. Eddie Howe’s team will showcase their grand gesture before the kick-off to the Carabao Cup winners but are determined to make life difficult once the kick-off whistle is blown.
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