Africa-Press – Ghana. Manchester United travel north to Newcastle on Monday night as they look to make up ground on their top-four rivals.
The Red Devils have had their last two games postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak within the squad, even forcing the temporary closure of their Carrington training ground.
But the first team returned to training last week and are raring to go, and United face a Newcastle side in dire need of points in their fight for Premier League survival.
Eddie Howe’s side have won just one of their 18 league games so far this season, yet are only three points from safety.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Steve Bruce were in the dugout the last time these sides met, but things are pretty different now. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this one…
How to watch Newcastle vs Man Utd on TV/live stream
When is kick off? Monday 27 December, 20:00 (GMT)
Where is the match being played? St James’ Park
TV channel/live stream? Sky Sports Main Event (UK), fubo TV (US), DAZN (Canada)
Highlights? Sky Sports Football YouTube
Referee? Craig Pawson
VAR? Jarred Gillett
Newcastle team news
After picking up his fifth booking of the season last time out against Man City, Isaac Hayden is suspended.
Jonjo Shelvey, Jamal Lewis aand Federico Fernandez are all expected to miss out with muscle problems, but there could be returns for Emil Krafth and Paul Dummett.
You can read Newcastle’s predicted lineup here.
Man Utd team news
Ralf Rangnick is hopeful of having a near-full strength squad available for selection.
Paul Pogba isn’t expected to return to action until January, while Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial are doubtful with knee injuries, but Raphael Varane could return following a hamstring problem.
United have not issued any fresh updates on Victor Lindelof’s condition after being substituted last time out against Norwich due to breathing difficulties, though insisted this was not Covid-related.
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