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Fresh Headache For Erik ten Hag As Manchester United Is Forced To Change Plans Before Newcastle United Clash

Published 12/02/2023, 8:03 AM EST

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As the Premier League gears up for another riveting weekend of football, Manchester United finds itself in an unexpected situation. The Red Devils are forced to adjust themselves to sudden changes of plans for the upcoming clash against Newcastle United. As the team geared up for their flight to Newcastle, fate intervened in the form of weather and technical glitches.

Manchester United will be hoping to return to winning ways in the crucial clash against the Magpies. However, with the unexpected change in travel plans, Erik ten Hag is now left with a fresh headache. Let’s delve deeper.

Unforeseen travel turmoil for the Manchester United squad

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As the club is expected to lock horns against the Magpies at St. James Park, they are now facing a critical issue. As reported by talkSport, Man United’s flight to Newcastle was reportedly canceled, leaving the squad in a state of flux.

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Scheduled to take off from Manchester Airport at 11 am on Saturday, the team found themselves grounded due to a combination of adverse weather conditions in the UK. The team will now take a challenging 3-hour coach journey to St James’ Park, covering a distance of 158 miles.

Anyhow, despite these unfortunate barriers in their travel plans, Manchester United faces the possibility of further delays. As per reports, the Met Office has also issued some warnings regarding the weather conditions that could potentially affect road journeys as well. The Red Devils must now confront the added obstacle to their journey to St. James Park.

Eric ten Hag feels ready for the crucial clash against Newcastle

As Manchester United battles through their unforeseen travel plans, the stakes remain high on the pitch. Currently sitting in sixth place in the league table, the Red Devils have had a season marked by fluctuating performances. However, despite the hurdles, boss Erik ten Hag remains resolute, expressing confidence in his team’s ability.

We have experienced (tough atmospheres) in the last two weeks with Copenhagen, Everton, and Galatasaray. We are looking forward again because that’s the best thing about football — such experiences and challenges. That energizes you as an individual and a team. We will be ready for that game,” Ten Hag claimed.

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It will be interesting to see the outcome of the high-stakes clash between Manchester United and Newcastle United. Who do you think will come out on top? Let us know in the comments section!

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I am Sahil Sharma, a dedicated soccer writer with a profound commitment to the beautiful game. My journey as a soccer enthusiast dates back to my childhood, but it was in 2014, when Real Madrid clinched their historic 10th UEFA Champions League title, the famed La Decima, that my passion for the sport truly ignited. That momentous triumph transformed me into an ardent Madridista.
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