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[4-2-3-1]: Rashford recalled, Bruno replaced with academy starlet and NEW permanent captain named- Man United’s predicted lineup against Newcastle United as Ruben Amorim confirms the removal of Bruno Fernandes as the club captain

Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte are both out due to suspension as Manchester United host Newcastle in their final match of 2024 tonight.

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 is an option to come back into the defence.

Amorim will also have to decide on his captain with Fernandes missing. Harry Maguire is a likely candidate to skipper to the side.

Amorim said: “You will have to wait until the game and see the captain.”

On Maguire, Amorim adeed: “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

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