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Manchester united predicted starting XI vs Newcastle united; Team news and injury updates

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May 16, 2026

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Manchester united predicted starting XI vs Newcastle united; Team news and injury updates

Manchester United will be making their return to action following a disappointing coronavirus outbreak on with a trip To Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday.

While the Red Devils have been dealing with a raft of COVID-19 cases, Newcastle united are seeking to avoid a fourth straight defeat. In the premier league.

Newcastle United vs Manchester United team news

Newcastle lynchpin Isaac Hayden picked up his fifth booking of the league season in the Man City defeat and will sit this one out, so Sean Longstaff could come into the engine room with Jonjo Shelvey still a fitness doubt.

Federico Fernandez and Jamal Lewis have been ruled out of the festive period due to thigh issues, while Paul Dummett has returned to training but is still some way off a return.

Howe may be boosted by Javier Manquilloand Emil Krafth returning from non-COVID-related illnesses, but a fully-fit Jacob Murphy may hold his place at right-back.

As for Man United, Rangnick has hinted that he will have a fully-fit squad to select from this weekend, excluding the recovering Paul Pogba.

Raphael Varane, Aaron Wan-Bissaka,Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial could therefore all come into action for the trip to St James’ Park, and the same can be said for Victor Lindelof despite his scare with breathing difficulties against Norwich.

Varane could come in straight for Harry Maguire if he is deemed fit enough, but Diogo Dalot will have no intention of dropping out for Wan-Bissaka just yet.

Newcastle United possible starting lineup:
Dubravka; Murphy, Lascelles, Schar, Ritchie; Almiron, Longstaff, Willock, Joelinton; Wilson, Saint-Maximin

Manchester United possible starting lineup:
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Telles; Fred, McTominay; Sancho, Fernandes; Ronaldo, Greenwood.