Jamie Carragher says Manchester United are in ‘real battle’ for Premier League top-four finish after Newcastle win
Newcastle take final victory over Nottingham Forest friday night football Sky Sports expert Jamie Carragher has drawn Manchester United into a “real fight” for a top four finish.
Alexander Isak scored twice for Forest. Including an injury time penalty, Newcastle won for the first time this season. Who will play next in the Premier League at St James’ Park after the international break?
“The result is to bring Manchester United back into the pack in terms of the top four,” Carragher told Sky Sports.
“For a long time I think we felt that United were guaranteed a place in the top four. Gary Neville even said they would finish second.
“But now they look like they’re in a real fight to get into the top four, especially as Newcastle next face Manchester United.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is taking some of his squad to Dubai during the international break to turn his attention to the huge match against Manchester United on 2 April. sky sports.
“They are in such good shape that I don’t know if this break will be bad for them,” added Carragher.
“I think the game against Manchester United is huge. If they can win, psychologically it means putting Man United back in the top four races.
Nev: Liverpool, Spurs have more experience
Alexander Isaac celebrates with Bruno Guimaraes at Nottingham Forest
Manchester United are out of action in the Premier League before the international break due to Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final clash with Fulham at Old Trafford.
With the Carabao Cup winner still battling on three fronts and manager Erik ten Hag facing many choice headaches due to injury and suspension, Man United are far ahead of Newcastle. We are facing a tight schedule.
but sky sports Critic Gary Neville doesn’t think the Magpies are good enough to challenge Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United.
“Newcastle have been on a good run to the end of the season,” said Neville. “United have made headway in the FA Cup and the Europa League have made it more difficult for them due to the fact that Casemiro has been suspended for the next four games. This is a big difference.
“Newcastle, who have won their last two games, are in a position to really challenge them.
“But I think Liverpool, Tottenham and United have a little more experience.
“Now is the time to set the tone. Eddie Howe isn’t going crazy, but he’s going to be more confident after this week.”
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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe praises match-winner Alexander Isak’s performance at Nottingham Forest
Carragher disagrees with Neville and believes Newcastle are better suited than Tottenham and Liverpool to secure a top four finish.
“All I can say about Tottenham and Liverpool are two teams that Gary probably wants to finish over Newcastle. I feel a little uneasy about both clubs.
“Tottenham’s manager and Liverpool’s performance has been unbelievable. I don’t think so at Newcastle. Watching them play, even if they don’t win, it’s still a really great performance.” I went to Man City and missed my chance.
“I rarely see Newcastle and am not impressed.”