[4-3-3]: Marcus Rashford returns, New captain named and Onana dropped- Man United’s predicted lineup against Newcastle United as Ruben Amorim confirms NEW permanent captain for the Reds
Manchester United will be without the suspended Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte when they play Newcastle at Old Trafford in their final game of 2024.
Fernandes is banned after his red card in the 2-0 defeat at Wolves on Boxing Day and Ugarte is out after picking up five yellow cards in the Premier League.
It leaves Ruben Amorim facing a midfield rethink for the visit of in-form Newcastle.
Christian Eriksen or Caserino could come into the team, while Alejandro Garnacho could get recall as one of the two No10s.
Matthijs de Ligt could come back into the defence.
Amorim will also have to decide on his captain with Fernandes missing. Harry Maguire is an option to skipper to the side.
Amorim said: “You will have to wait until the game and see the captain.”
On Maguire, Amorim said: “He works really well, he is focused on the job and not what people say.
“He has no excuses, even if he had some tough moments. I think in that department he is an example. He is there to play, to help the team and he’s trying to do that.”
Predicted Man Utd XI: Onana, Yoro, De Ligt, Maguire, Mazraoui, Mainoo, Casemiro, Dalot, Eriksen, Amad, Hojlund
Suspended: Fernandes, Ugarte
Injured: Mount, Lindelof, Shaw
Venue: Old Trafford
TV channel and live stream: Sky Sports
