0 duels won, 10 touches: Amorim must replace £39m United ace with 23-year-old star v Newcastle

Manchester United take on Newcastle United in the Premier League at St James’ Park on Sunday.

The Red Devils are winless in the last three matches following a 2-2 draw against Lyon on the road.

United shared the spoils against Les Gones in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final, and they have everything to play for in the second leg at Old Trafford.

Despite this, manager Ruben Amorim should pick a strong starting XI against the Magpies tomorrow.

The Red Devils are languishing 13th in the table with just 38 points, but it is necessary to finish as high as possible, considering the added TV revenue per league position.

Ahead of Sunday’s game, we anticipate a change upfront with Joshua Zirkzee coming in for Rasmus Hojlund.

Hojlund had another poor outing as the main striker on Thursday. He squandered an early chance to find the net against Lyon.

The £39 million-rated ace finished with just three passes and 10 touches in 63 minutes. He won none of his three duels.

Zirkzee had more touches and passes (13 & eight) coming off the bench and scored a vital second goal for United.

The Dutchman’s goal seemed the match-winner, but Rayan Cherki equalised for Lyon in the final seconds from an Andre Onana error.

In our view, Amorim has an easy decision to make regarding his centre-forward.

Zirkzee should get the nod to start as the number nine against the Magpies.

The former Bologna man has impressed in recent cameos off the bench and deserves to lead the line ahead of Hojlund.

Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Sofascore.com

Article written by Sri Aswin .