Manchester United XI vs Newcastle: Mainoo gets the nod in midfield
Manchester United take on Newcastle United tonight and Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up at St James’ Park.
The Reds need to respond to the disappointment of drawing 3-3 against Galatasaray in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
As a result, United’s hopes of progressing from the group stages have diminished, but there’s no time to dwell on that because we need to get a result against Newcastle.
Speaking about Newcastle ahead of the game, Ten Hag said: “I really respect them, it’s a difficult team to play but it’s a good challenge and I like to play against, we have to rise to the occasion, be on our best against them because the way they play is very organised.”
Without further ado, let’s take a look at United’s line-up which includes four changes from the side that drew in Istanbul.
Manchester United line-up vs Newcastle
Andre Onana gets the nod between the sticks and will hope for protection from his back four, which consists of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot.
The midfield consists of Kobbie Mainoo, who impressed last weekend against Everton, as well as Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes.
Marcus Rashford returns after missing the trip to Galatasaray through suspension. He will be joined in attack by Anthony Martial and Alejandro Garnacho.
Manchester United XI vs Newcastle: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Shaw, Dalot; Mainoo, McTominay, Fernandes; Rashford, Martial, Garnacho.
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