On Saturday night, the Premier League will see Manchester United and Newcastle United square off at St. James’ Park.

Erik ten Hag’s squad has found some league stability following a dismal start to the season, with 15 points from their past six games.

Having said that, they still haven’t solved their Champions League problems. Even though they were ahead of Galatasaray in midweek, the Red Devils could only achieve a single point. They are now in last place in Group A and face certain elimination from Europe’s top club tournament as a result of the outcome.

This weekend, United will play Newcastle in an effort to get back on track with a victory. However, they will need to play clinically if they are to win this match against the Magpies at St. James’ Park.

Updates on the squad

Mason Mount, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez, and Casemiro will not be participating in this match. Another player who has been out with a knee injury is Tyrell Malacia, whose comeback date has been delayed due to a setback in rehabilitation. Therefore, his return is anticipated to be delayed until next year.

Jonny Evans is out for tomorrow’s game as well owing to injury and is now not eligible for selection. The good news is that Marcus Rashford, who was suspended midweek and will not be able to play in this Premier League match, is expected to make his return.

Team lineup projection

United would most likely persist with Andre Onana in goal despite his dismal performance in the last match. Therefore, Altay Bayindir will sit out the next game.

Because Diogo Dalot may make a comeback after starting on the bench midweek, Aaron Wan-Bissaka may only get to sit on the bench. For United, Sergio Reguilon will be one of the replacements because Luke Shaw is expected to start tomorrow at left back.

Considering that Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have started the previous two games for Ten Hag’s center-back combination, the Frenchman Raphael Varane might start in Lindelof’s place.

With Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes rounding out the midfield trio, Kobbie Mainoo, who started on the bench in midweek, is expected to make a comeback. After starting last time out, Sofyan Amrabat might be sent back to the bench.

Rashford may start in place of the Argentinian Alejandro Garnacho, who has started the last two games in a row, and Antony should keep playing on the right wing.

As a result, Facundo Pellistri will be relegated to the bench. United will likely start Rasmus Hojlund tomorrow, thus Anthony Martial may get some playing time in the second half.