Newcastle United face Manchester United on Wednesday with both clubs competing for a place in Europe next season.

But is the increased strain on squads that comes with qualifying for UEFA’s lesser competitions actually worth it? Or would a season out of Europe allow both sides to regroup and build again?

Ayo is joined by Talk of the Devils Carl Anka and Pod on the Tynne’s George Caulkin to debate and compare the two United teams.

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:07 The mood at Newcastle and Man United
00:03:40 Newcastle’s away form
00:07:43 Eddie Howe
00:09:45 Newcastle & Man United comparison
00:14:29 Both teams injuries
00:23:53 Man United v Newcastle
00:28:36 Do Newcastle need European football?
00:35:19 Man United & European football
00:41:40 Bruno Guimarães
00:44:50 Final comments

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