Eddie Howe optimistic as Newcastle face Man Utd in Monday’s Premier League clash.

Eddie Howe has emphasized the need for Newcastle to “attack” their game against Manchester United on Monday night.

Manchester United, now sitting 14th in the Premier League following their defeat to Wolves last week, are under pressure to deliver a positive result.

Manager Ruben Amorim has yet to experience a managerial bounce since taking over, and facing a Newcastle side that has won their last four games presents a significant challenge.

Although Newcastle secured an impressive 3-0 victory at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup last season, their league record in Manchester is dismal, with just one win at Old Trafford in 52 years.

Amorim’s team performed poorly against Wolves at Molineux and suffered a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth in their last home game before Christmas. A turnaround is urgently needed.

Speaking before the match, Howe stated, “Every time you play is an opportunity.

I’ve always believed that as a player and manager. You never know what will happen—it’s a blank canvas.

“What can we achieve in this game? It comes down to our attitude first.

This is a fixture we should approach with intent, maintaining our rhythm and striving to be the best version of ourselves.

“I hope we are hungry and looking forward to this game. It’s a big test and a big opportunity, and we’ll try to seize it.

This season has been unpredictable, with surprising results like Chelsea losing. It’s what makes the Premier League exciting—you never know what’s coming.

“The challenge for us is to be a consistent team, capable of delivering results even when they’re not expected.

We’re entering a critical run of games that will test us and help define our season.

We’ll face tough away grounds, but we look forward to the challenge and aim to maintain our strong form.”

With Newcastle in fine form and Manchester United struggling, the clash is set to be a key moment for both teams as they push for better results in a highly competitive league.