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\n\t\tBruno Fernandes is set for a spell on the sidelines (Picture: Getty)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tBruno Fernandes is set for a spell on the sidelines (Picture: Getty)<\/p>\n
Manchester United<\/a> are without a slew of first-team options as Ruben Amorim<\/a>\u2019s side prepare to host Newcastle<\/a> United in the Premier League<\/a> today.<\/p>\n The Red Devils are still without Bryan Mbeumo<\/a>,\u00a0Amad Diallo<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Noussair Mazraoui<\/a>, who are only just beginning their respective journeys at this year\u2019s AFCON.<\/p>\n Their absences against Aston Villa forced Amorim into a change of personnel, and the Portuguese tactician will have to get creative once again after more bad injury news in recent days.<\/p>\n Bruno Fernandes has been virtually ever-present in recent seasons, but the United skipper now faces a spell on the sidelines<\/a> having picked up an injury which saw him withdrawn at half-time against Villa.<\/p>\n His absence would normally open the door for Kobbie Mainoo, but the academy graduate is also unavailable after picking up an injury during training.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018They are recovering. I don\u2019t think that it is going to take a lot of time. Kobbie is going to return faster than Bruno,\u2019 Amorim said in Wednesday\u2019s pre-match press conference.<\/p>\n \u2018I don\u2019t want to say [how long Bruno will be out]. I have an idea of course, but let\u2019s see.\u2019<\/p>\n \t\t Further back in defence, Amorim confirmed that neither Harry Maguire nor Matthijs de Ligt are fit enough to make their return, but the pair could be in contention for the visit of Wolves four days later on December 30.<\/p>\n Leny Yoro endured a torrid afternoon up against the in-form Morgan Rogers, and the young Frenchman may be taken out of the firing line against Newcastle. <\/p>\n But in attack, there is little option for rotation, with the trio of Matheus Cunha, Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko expected to start once again.<\/p>\n Joshua Zirkzee remains an option, but after three straight starts earlier this month, the Dutchman has seen his minutes reduced once again after Sesko and Cunha\u2019s return to fitness.<\/p>\n Man Utd XI to face Newcastle \u2013 Metro prediction<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tPrefer us to the others? Then tell Google!\t\t\t<\/p>\n As a loyal Metro reader, we want to make sure you never miss our stories when searching for your news. Whether it is the latest politics news explained, live football coverage or a showbiz scoop.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> and tick Metro.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/p>\n \t\t Casemiro\u2019s return from a one-match suspension should see him replace the injured Fernandes in central midfield, with Manuel Ugarte his likely partner.<\/p>\n Lisandro Martinez is yet to start a game since his return from a long-term knee injury, but could be required to step in from the start after Yoro\u2019s shakey display against Villa.<\/p>\n Amorim has shown a rare willingness to change his system in recent weeks, and he may feel the need to do so again, given United have won only one of their last six meetings with Newcastle.<\/p>\n Man Utd vs Newcastle United kick-off time, TV channel and live stream<\/p>\n Manchester United vs Newcastle United<\/a> kicks off today (Friday 26 December) at\u00a08pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n You can watch the match live on Sky Sports<\/a> Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV<\/a> for subscribers.<\/p>\n For more stories like this,\u00a0check our sport page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Manchester](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2252822036.jpg\")
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