Manchester United will play against Newcastle United on Sunday midday. The home fixture is set to take place at Old Trafford. We discuss kick-off time, team news and everything you need to know ahead of the match.
1. How to follow the match
The match will be broadcasted on BT Sports, on or about 14:00 (BST). Accordingly, the starting line-ups of both teams will be released an hour before kick-off, at 13:00.
2. When can you see Manchester United vs Newcastle United highlights
United Radar official website will provide full match highlights shortly after final whistle. On the other hand, Sky Sports will also upload match highlights on their official website.
3. Manchester United vs Newcastle United team news
Anthony Martial came back from injury the previous Sunday. Unfortunately the Frenchman picked up another injury within 25 minutes at Goodison Park Stadium.
Erik ten Hag admitted that it is not clear whether 26-year-old will return against the Magpies. The boss said: “I can’t say in this moment. It’s too early to say something about that. We have to wait, we have to see how it progresses in the coming hours.
The boss gave an update on Maguire: “[Will Harry be another couple of weeks?] No, no, no. I think that next week he will be back in the team training or over the next week”.
Axel Taunzebe, Donny Van de Beek and Aron Wan-Bissaka are long absentees. They are still sidelined with injuries.
4. Head-to-head
Manchester United sealed a comfortable 4-1 win the last time they faced Newcastle United at Old Trafford. On the day, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal for the Red Devils since arriving from Turin.
The Portuguese scored the second goal, Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard were also on the scoresheet. On the return fixture, both side drew 1-1 away at St. James Park Stadium.
5. Match officials
Referee: Craig Pawson
Assistants: Marc Perry, Scott Ledger
Fourth official: Anthony Taylor
VAR: Jarred Gillett
Assistant VAR: Neil Davies
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