Manchester United will be eager to bounce back from their recent 2-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers when they host Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Monday night in the Premier League.
The Red Devils, currently sitting 14th in the league with 22 points from 18 matches, are desperate for a win to finish the year on a positive note. Despite their struggles, United's home form remains a potential advantage, having lost just one of their last 39 home league games against Newcastle.
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Injury and suspension concerns are once again prominent for the hosts. Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte will miss the match due to suspension, with Fernandes having been sent off in the defeat to Wolves. Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof, and Luke Shaw are also sidelined with injuries. However, the club did not suffer any new fitness issues in the loss to Wolves, with the changes made to the starting XI being tactical. Manager Ruben Amorim is under pressure, but it seems unlikely that he will face the sack unless results drastically worsen in the coming months.
Harry Maguire is expected to step up as captain in Fernandes' absence, with a possible return to the starting line-up for Alejandro Garnacho, who has yet to feature in the first XI in recent matches. Casemiro could also be a key figure in the midfield alongside the returning Kobbie Mainoo. Marcus Rashford's absence is another setback for United, and with his future uncertain, he is unlikely to feature in this game.
Manchester United's Likely Line-Up:
Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dalot; Amad, Hojlund, Garnacho.
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