Manchester United v Newcastle United live stream: Watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s first game back

Manchester United fans can’t wait for Cristiano Ronaldo to make his second debut with the club, this time against Newcastle. 

On Saturday, Manchester United is getting ready to host Newcastle in what should be a memorable showdown. Not just because the two Premier League sides are facing off following the international break, but there’s a player who will have millions of eyes on him: Cristiano Ronaldo. 

After returning to Manchester United, Ronaldo will make his 2021-22 debut with the Red Devils this weekend. It’s a contest years in the making, with Old Trafford expected to be packed for this showdown. In order for Manchester United to stay near the top of the league, they’ll need to bring home the three points. Will they do so?

How to watch Manchester United vs. Newcastle on TV

When is kick-off? Saturday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. ET
Where is the match being played? Old Trafford
What TV channel is the match on? NBCSN, fuboTV for online streaming
Who’s the referee? Anthony Taylor
Who’s on VAR duty? Craig Pawson

Manchester United team news

Obviously, Ronaldo is the headliner here. While it’s up in the air if he’ll be able to start this one, the expectation is that he’ll see the field for extensive action. United is yet to lose this season, as they’ve recorded two wins, plus a draw against Southampton.

Mason Greenwood has been nothing short of brilliant, as the 19-year-old phenom has three goals to open up the campaign.

Newcastle United team news

It’s been a rough start to the campaign for Newcastle, as the club has opened play up with two losses and one draw, giving them just one point thus far. Newcastle sits in 17th place of the EPL table, just ahead of Wolves, Norwich City and last-place Arsenal.

Manchester United vs Newcastle United predicted lineups

Manchester United: De Gea, Wan Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Bruno Fernandes, Fred, Paul Pogba, Jadon Sancho, Mason Greenwood and Edinson Cavani

Newcastle United: Woodman, Murphy, Schar, Lascelles, Fernandez, Ritchie, Longstaff, Willock, Almiron, Saint-Maximin and Wilson

Manchester United vs. Newcastle prediction

Manchester United is the heavy favorite for this one and that’s not a shocker at all. The club has looked sharp to start the new season and they know Old Trafford will have a different feel with Ronaldo back home for his first game of the year. Look for the United attack to simply be too much for Newcastle to handle.

Prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Newcastle United