Newcastle United's recent form shows signs of improvement, with two wins, three draws, and one loss in their last six matches. They've scored 10 goals and conceded 9, demonstrating resilience. Their previous league match saw a 2-2 draw at home against Chelsea, with attacking strength highlighted by the performances of Walter Ma and Gordon. However, their away form remains weak, with only one win, three draws, and four losses this season, including a run of one draw and four losses in their last five away league games. Manchester Utd faces a significant injury crisis, with seven key players unavailable. Besides Bruno Fernandes, who will be out for five weeks, the defence is also affected, with Maguire close to returning from a hamstring injury, and De Ligt dealing with a back problem, and Mainoo with a calf issue. Amad, Mbeumo, and Mazraoui are also away at the Africa Cup of Nations, further reducing the team's attacking width and defensive coverage. A positive note is the return of Casemiro from suspension, bolstering the midfield defence. New signing Cunha is in good form, having scored in two consecutive matches and potentially becoming a key attacking player. Match prediction: Manchester Utd win.