The prodigal son returns this weekend to a fully sold-out stadium as Manchester United host Newcastle United. The match schedules for Saturday at Old Trafford with kickoff at 5 pm.
The Red Devils managed to salvage three points last time out against Wolves after a disappointing draw. On the other hand, Newcastle comes off a 2-2 draw to Southampton before the international break.
Although Ronaldo will be wearing a new jersey for this game, he is still the same player who helped Man United win five EPL titles and three Champions League trophies during his first spell with them.
He also led Portugal to victory in Euro 2016, so expect him to impact Saturday’s match against Newcastle right away.
Greenwood has already scored three times in the new season. His last goal was a game-winning effort against Wolverhampton Wanderers during their international break, which was secured via an 88th-minute strike to give his team all three points of the match.
A new Premier League season has just kicked off, but the results of Newcastle United are not looking good. They have only earned one point out of three games and sit in 17th place on the table.
The Magpies opened their season with two losses to West Ham United and Aston Villa before losing on penalties against Burnley in the second round of the EFL Cup.
Manchester United vs. Newcastle United Head to Head
Both sides have 26 games against each other, with Manchester United takes 16 wins while Newcastle United has four wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Wolves 0-1 Manchester United
- Southampton 1-1 Manchester United
- Man United 5-1 Leeds United
- Man United 4-0 Everton
- Brentford 2-2 Man United
Away
- Newcastle 2-2 Southampton
- Newcastle 0-0 Burnley
- Aston Villa 2-0 Newcastle
- Newcastle 2-4 West Ham
- Newcastle 3-0 Norwich City
Manchester United Team News
Ronald recently cut short his international duties with Portugal to return to training at Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar sets to integrate him immediately into the starting lineup this weekend. In addition, he joins former teammate Raphael Varane in defense. Jardon Sancho recovered from a thigh problem that ruled him out of the England squad.
Newcastle United Team News
Talisman Callum Wilson picked up a thigh injury before the international break and is set to miss this one. Therefore, Joelinton will join Allan Saint-Maximin in the attack.
Prediction and Odds
Newcastle is far from full strength against an in-form United side, ready to make it a memorable return for Ronaldo.
- Manchester United Win
- Goals Over 2.5
- Ronaldo to Score
