Wayne Rooney
Rooney's late penalty saw United sneak into the fourth round of the FA Cup Getty

Manchester United take on Newcastle United in a midweek Premier League clash at St James's Park on Tuesday, 12 January.

Where to watch live

Kick-off is at 7:45pm GMT. Live coverage of the match is available on BT Sport 1.

Overview

Newcastle are struggling in the Premier League and their poor run extended to the FA Cup. The Tyneside club lost 1-0 to Watford on January 9 as Troy Deeney's goal before the game saw Steve McLaren's side get knocked out of the competition.

The last time the Magpies faced United saw them settle for a goalless draw at Old Trafford. Newcastle, who are without a win in their last five matches, which includes four defeats, will be looking to avoid another loss against the Red Devils.

Liverpool Newcastle
Georginio Wijnaldum in action against Liverpool Getty

United come into the fixture after a narrow 1-0 victory over Sheffield United helped them progress further in the FA Cup. Louis van Gaal's side were struggling to create regular chances as a late penalty allowed Wayne Rooney to convert from the spot kick in the stoppage time.

The visitors have two consecutive wins and started 2016 on a brighter note with two wins from two matches. United will be hoping to extend their winning streak when they take on Newcastle on Tuesday evening.

Betting Odds (888Sport.com)

  • Newcastle United to win: 19/5
  • Draw: 27/10
  • Manchester United to win: 7/9

Team Form

Newcastle United

  • Last Five: L L L L D
  • Last Result: Watford 1-0 Newcastle United

Manchester United

  • Last Five: W W D L L
  • Last Result: Manchester United 1-0 Sheffield United

Team News

Louis van Gaal
Louis van Gaal says he has got the backing of his players and his staff members at Manchester United Getty

Newcastle United

  • Injured: Fabricio Coloccini, Jack Colback, Vurnon Anita, Papiss Cisse, Mike Williamson, Massadio Haidara, Rolanda Aarons, Tim Krul, Gabriel Obertan, Steven Taylor, Emmanuel Riviere, Curtis Good
  • Doubtful: N/A
  • Suspended: N/A

Possible XI: Elliot; Mbemba, Lascelles, Dummett, Janmaat; Sissoko, Tiote, Wijnaldum, Thauvin, De Jong; Mitrovic

Manchester United

  • Injured: Bastian Schweinsteiger, Phil Jones, Nick Powell, Marcos Rojo, Antonio Valencia, Luke Shaw
  • Doubtful: N/A
  • Suspended: N/A

Possible XI: De Gea; Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Borthwick-Jackson; Carrick, Schneiderlin; Depay, Herrera, Martial; Rooney

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