It’s the most vital make-or-break game for Louis van Gaal since his last vital make-or-break game.
On paper, fifth place Man United should breeze past third from third from bottom Newcastle United, but St James’ Park is never an easy place to visit under the floodlights – especially when you’re under serious pressure.
Van Gaal has has made a somewhat surprising call in dropping Juan Mata to the bench, with Jesse Lingard replacing him, while Memphis Depay also starts from the bench.
These are the official starting lineups:
TEAM NEWS: Here is how Newcastle United will line up against Manchester United at St. James' Park tonight. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/GF1mz3SItA
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 12, 2016
#mufc XI: De Gea, Young, Smalling, Blind, Darmian, Schneiderlin, Fellaini, Lingard, Herrera, Martial, Rooney. pic.twitter.com/BWtNi2uZi0
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 12, 2016
