Manchester United and Newcastle United will meet in March as they near the end of the Premier League season.
The Red Devils are currently fourth in the league and have not lost in their last five matches, while Newcastle has only secured one win in their last five games.
This difference in form reflects their standings, with Manchester at fourth and Newcastle at tenth.
With several matches still to play, outcomes can change, and Michael Carrick’s team must continue to push to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League.
As they aim for this qualification, the upcoming match against Newcastle in early March is especially important.
However, one key midfielder will be absent for Newcastle in this match.
According to the BBC, Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes will miss the game against Manchester United due to a hamstring injury.
Manager Eddie Howe mentioned that Guimaraes is concerned because this is his first hamstring issue.
So far this season, Guimaraes has played 23 times in the Premier League, scoring nine goals and providing four assists.
The 28-year-old has also participated in other competitions, including the Carabao Cup, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League.
With his new injury, he will be unavailable for important matches, including the one against Manchester United next month.
For Newcastle, losing Guimaraes is a significant setback as they approach the final part of the season.