"Senne Lammens is expected start in goal, while the three centre-backs are likely to be Luke Shaw, Lenny Yoro and Ayden Heaven once again, with Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt both still out. Patrick Dorgu should get the nod at left wing-back after registering an assist and having a decent game against Villa, while Diogo Dalot is the clear option on the opposite flank with Noussair Mazraoui away at the Africa Cup of Nations."
"In the absence of Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez is an option to partner Manuel Ugarte in central midfield having done so, and impressively, in the second half at Villa Park. Though, as Martinez is still returning from a long-term knee injury and has not started a game since February, Casemiro could step in after serving a one-match suspension with Kobbie Mainoo also sidelined. United's forward trio against Newcastle is likely to be Mason Mount, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko."
"Sesko is still very much finding his feet and has not scored since the start of October but Joshua Zirkzee is not in much better form and Amorim seems to prefer the Slovenian. Mount has been playing consistently well for weeks and works hard off the ball which is vital against a team like Newcastle, and with Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Fernandes out of the team, Cunha is the only real goal threat in the United ranks."
Manchester United have not won at home since October and will seek a win at Old Trafford on Friday, December 26, 2025, 8pm GMT. Senne Lammens is expected to start in goal. The likely back three are Luke Shaw, Lenny Yoro and Ayden Heaven, with Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt injured. Patrick Dorgu is preferred at left wing-back and Diogo Dalot on the right while Noussair Mazraoui is at AFCON. Lisandro Martinez could partner Manuel Ugarte in midfield but may be eased back from a knee injury, leaving Casemiro as an option. The probable forwards are Mason Mount, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko. Injured or unavailable players include Fernandes, Mainoo, Maguire, De Ligt, Amad, Mbeumo and Mazraoui.
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