Manchester United travel to face Newcastle United on Wednesday evening. Manager Michael Carrick returns to Tyneside for the fixture against the club he supported as a boy. Carrick previously played for West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester United during a career that included five Premier League titles, per the Premier League.
Newcastle United currently sit 11th in the Premier League table with 35 points after 27 matches, according to Sky Sports. Manchester United occupy sixth position following a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in their previous outing. The visitors have recorded 15 wins from 27 league games this season.
Carrick took permanent charge at Old Trafford following a period as first-team coach. The manager told reporters that while he grew up watching Newcastle from the terraces, his professional focus remains entirely on securing three points for his current club. Newcastle United enter the contest following a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace, per ESPN statistics.
