Newcastle United have been the most inconsistent team in the Premier League this season so it's hard to know what to expect when in-form Manchester United come to St James' Park.
On their day, the Magpies are capable of beating anyone in England but they've only won 10 of their 28 league games, with Saturday's 3-2 loss at home to Everton their 12th defeat.
Eddie Howe's side are enjoying a good run in the UEFA Champions League and FA Cup but it looks like they will need to win either of those competitions to get back into Europe.
For Manchester United, it has been all about the Premier League since they crashed out of the FA Cup to Brighton back in January.
That was the final game before Michael Carrick took charge and the former Red Devils midfielder has made a storming start to his reign as interim boss.
His seven games so far have produced six wins and a draw, a brilliant run of form that has fired Manchester United into the top three.
They will head to St James' Park with their tails up but this is still one of the toughest venues in England to visit, even though Newcastle's form has been so flaky.
How the bookies view it: Too close to call
This is a tricky one to call and it's reflected in the odds. Newcastle United are 8/5 with Bet365 while the same firm price Manchester United at 13/8. I wouldn't be surprised if this one ended level and the draw pays 11/4 at Betfred.
Recent head to head: Magpies by a nose
This fixture has been fiercely fought in recent years, with the last 11 meetings producing five Newcastle wins, four Manchester United victories and two draws.
The Red Devils edged a 1-0 win at Old Trafford earlier this season thanks to Patrick Dorgu's fine strike.
Players to watch: Barnes back in business
Howe will probably freshen things up after that loss to Everton and Harvey Barnes could return to the starting line-up. The winger has netted 12 times this season and is 7/5 at Paddy Power to score or assist.
United skipper Bruno Fernandes looks far more comfortable in Carrick's system and he scored from the spot in Sunday's win over Crystal Palace. The playmaker is evens at Paddy Power for a goal or assist here.
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Probable line-ups
It will be interesting to see if Howe sticks with keeper Nick Pope after a costly mistake in the loss to Everton. Newcastle remain without Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley, Tino Livramento, Fabian Schar and Emile Krafth.
Most of Manchester United's problems are in defence with Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire both going off in Sunday's win. Carrick revealed it was illness rather than injury that affected both players but with just a few days to recover they are both still doubts. Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs De Ligt, Dorgu and Mason Mount are out injured.
Newcastle United: Ramsdale, Trippier, Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Joelinton, Tonali, Ramsey, Barnes, Gordon, Wissa.
Manchester United: Lammens, Mazraoui, Yoro, Maguire, Dalot, Mainoo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo, Sesko.
Anything else catch the eye?
Although Manchester United have been racking up an impressive run of results, performances haven't been great in the last few games.
They only just edged past 10-man Palace on Sunday so I fancy Newcastle to get a bit of joy if the Toon Army get behind their side.
Over 1.5 Newcastle goals pays 19/20 at Coral while backing the Magpies to win the first half pays 2/1.
We should see goals at both ends with BTTS and over 2.5 goals landing in the last nine Newcastle games. Combining those bets only pays 3/4 here at Ladbrokes but over 1.5 first-half goals is better at 5/4 with Paddy Power.
The midfield battle should be tasty and combining a foul for Kobbie Mainoo with over 1.5 fouls for Joelinton pays 164/100 at Coral.
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