{"id":295055,"date":"2023-11-01T06:39:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T06:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=295055"},"modified":"2023-11-01T06:39:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T06:39:05","slug":"only-five-man-utd-stars-make-the-cut-in-combined-newcastle-starting-xi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/only-five-man-utd-stars-make-the-cut-in-combined-newcastle-starting-xi\/","title":{"rendered":"Only five Man Utd stars make the cut in combined Newcastle starting XI"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It is a sign of how poor\u00a0Manchester United have been this season that only five Red Devils players make our combined XI with Newcastle United. Despite finishing above the Magpies last season and enjoying an active summer transfer window, Erik ten Hag’s men are performing well below expectations and come into Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle with three losses from their last six games.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Goalkeeper – Pope<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nick Pope starts between the sticks for the combined XI ahead of Andre Onana. Pope recorded the third most clean sheets in England’s top flight last season and is joint second this campaign. Onana, on the other hand, has got off to a shaky start to life at Old Trafford and has already conceded 16 goals in 10 Premier League games.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Defence – Trippier, Varane, Martinez, Shaw\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Luke Shaw starts on the left while Rafael Varane and Lisandro Martinez narrowly edge Sven Botman for a starting place. United have looked vulnerable at the back without all three as of late and will want them all to return to fitness as quickly as possible. Kieran Trippier is the only Newcastle player to make the combined backline, slotting in at right back unchallenged.<\/p>\n

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Midfield – Guimaraes, Fernandes, Joelinton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bruno Fernandes is the only United player that makes it in midfield. Sofyan Amrabat hasn’t made much of an impact since joining in the summer while Casemiro has looked like a shadow of his former self this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Brazilian stars Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton have excelled together at the heart of Newcastle’s midfield over the last couple of seasons and make our combined XI in the centre of the park. Joelinton is among the top percentile for passes completed and interceptions while Guimaraes comes out near the top for successful take-ons and shot-creating actions.<\/p>\n

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