Newcastle United v Manchester United: Predicted XI as Eddie Howe's men look to bounce back from Manchester City disappointment

Rangnick has not tasted defeat since being named as Ole Gunnar-Solskjaer’s successor last month.

However, the Red Devil’s have not played since defeating Norwich City, meaning they will travel to St James’s Park having gone 16 days without a game.

In contrast, Eddie Howe’s side have played three games in that period, losing all three at an aggregate score of 11-1.

However, with a packed-out St James’s Park under the lights, great things are expected from the clash on Monday evening - and Newcastle even have some relatively recent success against their opponents.

The Magpies have won two of the last four meetings at St James’s Park, with goals from Matt Ritchie and Matty Longstaff sealing 1-0 wins on those occasions.

Here, we predict the side Eddie Howe will select for Monday’s crucial clash:

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