This marquee clash between Newcastle and Manchester United will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of December's Premier League fixtures. Despite recent ups and downs, both teams are on the upswing, adding to the anticipation of Saturday's clash.
Looking back at last week, Newcastle's overall performance at home against Chelsea was noteworthy, despite a controversial VAR decision that cost them the win. Away from Paris Saint-Germain, they also played in their own style. Despite injuries to key players, Edi Hervey's men were still able to put pressure on the ball and deal a fatal blow to their opponents on the counter-attack.
Special mention should be made of Newcastle's front three - Alexandre Ishak, Anthony Gordon and Mikel Amiran - who showed great class in both offense and defense. Their ball-less pressing and defensive support, as well as their shooting accuracy at crucial moments, were key to the team's success.
Eddie Hervey has led the team to a good result despite the fact that he has to take care of the UEFA Europa League this season. Even with the limited depth of the squad, he has tried his best to explore the potential of the players and has received positive responses from them.
As for Manchester United, their winning streak seemed to be about to be broken last week, but their strong performance in the last round of matches was a sight to behold. Alejandro Canazo's inverted golden goal opened the way for the team, while Harry Makouni's steady play and leadership made United's backline solid.
Nevertheless, I think United could still concede a goal in this weekend's game. Young Habimanu had a good game, but he will only be able to utilize his talent better with the assistance of Harry Magooni and Viktorian Diluv. The midfield has always been a weakness for United, but Tannhäuser's adjustments seem to be paying off and the youngster is expected to prove his worth once again in this match.
