Manchester United boss delivers big Marcus Rashford injury update ahead of Newcastle United trip

Man United claimed Rashford was a slight ‘concern’ after withdrawing from England international duty due to a knock picked up in the 3-1 win against Fulham in the FA Cup last time out. The forward was also claimed to be a doubt for the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle last month but ended up starting and scoring in the 2-0 win.

And The Red Devils boss appeared confident about his top scorer’s chances of featuring on Sunday.

"I've good hope," ten Hag said in his pre-match press conference. “He trained but he had to do some treatment, he had to do some individual training, today [Friday] he joined in with the group.

"We have one more day. I have a good hope he will be available."

Rashford has scored 27 goals in 44 appearances in all competitions for Manchester United this season. Meanwhile ten Hag also suggested Anthony Martial could be back available following a groin issue.

Man United currently sit third in the table, three points ahead of Newcastle United in fifth. But The Magpies would leapfrog their Sunday opponents with a win at St James’ Park given that they boast superior goal difference.

The match comes just over a month after Man United beat Newcastle 2-0 at Wembley Stadium to win the Carabao Cup. The Red Devils have won two of their last six visits to St James’ Park with last season's match finishing 1-1 after Edinson Cavani cancelled out Allan Saint-Maximin’s opener.