Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, applauds the fans after their side's victory in the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on March 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, applauds the fans after their side's victory in the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on March 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, applauds the fans after their side's victory in the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on March 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Newcastle v Man Utd team news as eight ruled out, two are doubts and seven return - gallery

The Red Devils will meet Eddie Howe’s side just over a month since they met in the Carabao Cup Final.

By Mark Carruthers
Published 31st Mar 2023, 15:31 BST
Updated 31st Mar 2023, 16:00 BST

Erik ten Hag has revealed Manchester United have received a major boost ahead of their trip to top four rivals Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.

The Red Devils boss has confirmed forward duo Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial will both return to contention as their side look to strengthen their grip on a Champions League place by replicating the Carabao Cup Final win they enjoyed over Eddie Howe’s men last month.

It wasn’t all good news for Ten Hag as a number of his players were ruled out, leaving him to make some big calls before naming his starting eleven at St James Park. The same can be said of his opposite number as Eddie Howe is without Paraguayan winger Miguel Almiron but will be able to call upon the services of several players that will return to contention.

ManchesterWorld takes a look at the latest team news from both sides ahead of Sunday’s eagerly-anticipated clash on Tyneside.

It wasn’t all good news for Ten Hag as a number of his players were ruled out, leaving him to make some big calls before naming his starting eleven at St James Park. The same can be said of his opposite number as Eddie Howe is without Paraguayan winger Miguel Almiron but will be able to call upon the services of several players that will return to contention.

Eriksen picked up a troubling ankle injury and it is expected the trip to Tyneside will come too early for the Danish midfielder.

5. OUT: Christian Eriksen (ankle injury)

Eriksen picked up a troubling ankle injury and it is expected the trip to Tyneside will come too early for the Danish midfielder.

Van de Beek picked up a long-term knee injury early in the season, and he is not expected to return until pre-season.

6. OUT: Donny van de Beek (knee injury)

Van de Beek picked up a long-term knee injury early in the season, and he is not expected to return until pre-season. Photo: Getty Images

Varane could be available, with Ten Hag saying recently: “He’s injured. It’s difficult to say, but I think it’s something small. I think he’ll recover and be back after the international break.” However, he has not been seen in training this week.

7. DOUBT: Raphael Varane (knock)

Varane could be available, with Ten Hag saying recently: “He’s injured. It’s difficult to say, but I think it’s something small. I think he’ll recover and be back after the international break.” However, he has not been seen in training this week. Photo: Getty Images

The midfielder did not feature in Austria’s game with Estonia in midweek after picking up a knee injury in last weekend’s meeting with Azerbaijan but has returned to training.

8. AVAILABLE: Marcel Sabitzer

The midfielder did not feature in Austria’s game with Estonia in midweek after picking up a knee injury in last weekend’s meeting with Azerbaijan but has returned to training. Photo: Getty Images

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