Up front, Joshua Zirkzee staked his claim to lead the line after scoring as a substitute against Lyon. Rasmus Hojlund has been largely ineffective in his last two outings for Man United and could have few complaints if dropped. Predicted Manchester United XI: Onana; Mazraoui, Lindelof, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mount, Garnacho; Zirkzee

Manchester United and Newcastle United meet at St James’ Park on Sunday. This follows Ruben Amorim’s team drawing 2-2 on Thursday night against Lyon. Official Manchester United media on Friday morning giving an update (see below) on injury and availability ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match.

Alexander Isak is set to be available for Newcastle United’s Premier League match against Manchester United on Sunday, while a ‘late call’ will be made over Anthony Gordon’s injury. Isak has been playing with a groin problem and was brought off early in Newcastle’s wins against Brentford and Leicester City this month.