3. Daryl Janmaat vs Ashley Young
If you had told any United supporter that Ashley Young would be missed at the start of the season, they would have laughed off the suggestion. But such has been the English winger’s revival under Van Gaal that his return from injury has been important as the Red Devils look to finish in the top four. Playing on the left flank, Young has shown considerable maturity and versatility as he has played as a left back, left wing back and as an orthodox winger, all in the space of a few months. Although United haven’t made the most of his crosses in the past few games, it will once again prove to be vital against the Magpies.
The player tasked with the responsibility of marking the Englishman will be Newcastle’s signing of the summer, Daryl Janmaat. The Dutch full back has been a revelation in his first season in England and has taken to English football like a duck to water. He has not only been a solid defensive presence, but with six assists, he is also the club’s leading assist maker. His Man of the Match awards are a testament to how good he has been this season and the Magpies will be hoping that he can handle the threat posed by Young on the right flank.