Paul Merson predicts Newcastle United vs Manchester United winners -

Paul Merson has predicted Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United to get the better of Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United at St. James’ Park in the Premier League this weekend.

The former Arsenal star and Sky Sports pundit has written in SportsKeeda that Newcastle will pick up all three points from the match against Manchester United in front of their own fans courtesy of a 2-1 win.

Newcastle are fifth in the Premier League table at the moment with 47 points from 26 matches.

Eddie Howe’s side are two points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, who have played 28 games.

Meanwhile, Manchester United currently find themselves third in the standings with 50 points from 26 games.

Paul Merson predicts Newcastle United vs Manchester United

Merson wrote: “What a game! This game could really open it up. If Newcastle win this game, Man United will need to work hard to get into the top four. They could end up in fifth place in the Premier League table by the end of the weekend.

“Manchester United aren’t playing well at the moment and they’re very reliant on Marcus Rashford and his goals. Someone else has got to chip in now. They’ve had some results but they aren’t ripping it up.

“Newcastle are playing at home and a draw isn’t good enough for them. I’m going to go with Newcastle to win this game.

“Prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester United.”

HITC Verdict: A draw is the most likely outcome

We believe that the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United this weekend will end in a draw.

Both the Magpies and the Red Devils are doing well at the moment, and both of them are determined to finish in the top four of the Premier League table this season.

Now, of course, playing at home will give the Magpies an advantage.

We do not see Newcastle dropping all three points against Manchester United.

We do not think that the Red Devils will be so bad as to lose the game either.

A scored draw is the most likely outcome in this game.