Manchester United 'leaked' team news vs Newcastle United as two players make Premier League debut

Ruben Amorim has opted to rotate his Manchester United starting XI for the Premier League clash away to Newcastle United.

Man United visit St James’ Park this afternoon, less than 72 hours after drawing 2-2 against Lyon in the first-leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie. They currently sit 13th in the Premier League and are likely to finish in the bottom half of the table.

Winning the Europa League represents the Red Devils’ best chance of qualifying for Europe next season so Amorim is prioritising Thursday’s second-leg at Old Trafford, although he has vowed to field a team that is capable of winning on Tyneside for the first time in five years.

"Sometimes winning games is the best way of preparing the next one,”ge Amorim said at his pre-match press conference. “Of course, I'm going to be careful with some players, but we need to be competitive. When you are playing for Manchester United you cannot go to the game thinking about the next one.

“We have three days and we are going to prepare the game in the way without a lot of running, a lot of training. It's just recovering. And then we will be fine on Thursday with our fans. But we need to face Newcastle in a way that we can win the game.”

Manchester United team news leaks have already emerged

In the hours leading up to kick-off, information regarding Manchester United’s starting XI has been leaked.

Multiple newspapers have revealed first choice goalkeeper Andre Onana has been left out of the matchday squad, with Altay Bayindir set to make his Premier League debut. The Turkey international joined from Fenerbache two years ago but has been restricted to just seven appearances across the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League.

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Onana’s omission comes after he was labelled as “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history” by Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic. And as it happened, the Cameroonian was at fault for both the goals his side conceded in France.

Meanwhile, Mail Sport have reported that 18-year-old full-back Harry Amass is in line to make his full Premier League debut. Amass, who joined from Watford two years ago, made his first league appearance last month when he appeared as a substitute in the 3-0 win at Leicester City.

How Newcastle United are expected to line-up

Newcastle United are expected to be unchanged from the win at Leicester on Monday as they eye a fifth consecutive Premier League victory. Wins for Manchester City and Aston Villa on Saturday saw the Magpies drop from fifth to seventh but a win today will see them jump back into the Champions League qualification places ahead of playing their game in-hand against Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

United will be without head coach Eddie Howe after he was admitted to hospital on Friday having felt unwell for a number of days. Assistant coaches Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will lead the team from the touchline.

A club statement read: “Eddie Howe will miss Newcastle United's Premier League game against Manchester United on Sunday due to illness. The Magpies' head coach was admitted to hospital late on Friday evening having felt unwell for a number of days.

“Medical staff kept Eddie in hospital overnight for further tests, which are ongoing. He is conscious and talking with his family, and is continuing to receive expert medical care.

“Everyone at Newcastle United extends their best wishes to Eddie for a speedy recovery, and further updates will follow in due course. Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will lead the team at St. James' Park on Sunday, supported by the club's first team staff.”

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