Sutton made his prediction for Manchester United vs Newcastle
BBC Sport columnist Chris Sutton has backed Newcastle United to defeat Manchester United in their upcoming Premier League fixture. The two sides are set to square off at Old Trafford on Monday, December 30.
The Red Devils have struggled in recent weeks, losing their last three games across competitions. They most recently suffered a 2-0 loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the league. In addition, they are set to be without captain Bruno Fernandes for the Newcastle clash after he was sent off during the Wolves clash.
Manchester United are 14th in the league standings with 22 points from 18 games, 12 points behind fourth-placed Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, the in-form Newcastle have won their last three league games and are in fifth place with 29 points.
