"Manchester United is led by Bryan Mbeumo, who has nine goals in 23 games this season, ninth in the league. Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko also has eight goals in 23 games, on 39 shots (1.7 shots per game). Bruno Fernandes leads Manchester United with 67 chances created (2.7 per game), and has 13 assists."
"With nine goals in 24 games, Bruno Guimaraes is Newcastle's top scorer. With 10 shots on goal resulting in seven goals, Nick Woltemade is Newcastle's second-leading offensive player this season. In addition to being one of Newcastle's leading scorers, Guimaraes also tops the club in chances created with 25."
"Manchester United owns the Premier League's fourth-ranked goal differential this season at +12. In the Premier League this season, Manchester United ranks second in shot differential at +5.1 per game. This season Manchester United has attempted 592 crosses, sixth in the Premier League."
Manchester United visits Newcastle United in a Premier League match on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:15 p.m. ET at St. James' Park. Manchester United leads the matchup with a +12 goal differential and ranks second in shot differential at +5.1 per game. Bruno Fernandes anchors Manchester United's offense with 67 chances created and 13 assists, while Bryan Mbeumo has nine goals. Newcastle, ranked 13th, features Bruno Guimaraes as top scorer with nine goals and 25 chances created. Newcastle leads the league in crosses attempted with 786 but maintains a -2 goal differential. The match will be broadcast on Peacock Premium.
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