Key man misses out as Manchester United name three changes vs Newcastle - predicted XI gallery
Manchester United’s predicted starting XI to face Newcastle United at Old Trafford.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag named a strong starting XI for Thursday’s 1-0 Europa League win against Omonia Nicosia - but changes are expected for the visit of Newcastle United.
Ruled out of this afternoon’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford is Scott McTominay, who is suspended, while Harry Maguire, Donny van de Beek, Brandon Williams, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Axel Tuanzebe, while Martin Dubravka is ineligible to face his parent club.
The Red Devils will make a late call over Anthony Martial’s fitness after he missed the previous game after limping off at Everton last Sunday. Although if deemed fit, the Frenchman is tipped to be named as a substitute.
Here’s how Manchester United are predicted to line-up against Eddie Howe’s Magpies:
1. David de Gea
Set to play his 500th game for the Red Devils on Sunday, and will become just the 11th player to achieve that feat for the club.
2. Diogo Dalot
With Wan-Bissaka out injured, Ten Hag doesn’t have much choice other than to play the Portugal defender.
3. Raphael Varane
His fitness is a bit uncertain at present and the Frenchman is training by himself at present. Varane hasn’t started any of the last three but came on against Everton and could be selected against Newcastle.
4. Lisandro Martinez
Hasn’t missed a game this season and has quickly established himself as one of Ten Hag’s most trusted players.