However, with his squad stretched by the packed festive schedule Amorim has returned the 27-year-old to the bench for the meeting with Newcastle at Old Trafford. Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund and Amad Diallo were named as starters in attack.

Marcus Rashford is back in Manchester United's squad ahead of the Red Devils' Premier League clash with Newcastle United.

Manchester United won the FA Cup and lost a manager in 2024. As the new year looms, Ruben Amorim will want to sign off with a win at home to in-form Newcastle United.

Both teams come in on completely different trajectories. Newcastle United have found the form that got them back to the Champions League two seasons ago under Eddie Howe. Winners of their last four in all competitions, the Magpies have scored at least three goals in each game moving up to fifth in the table.

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