Erik ten Hag’s sweating on the fitness of Anthony Martial ahead of Newcastle United’s visit to Old Trafford – after losing Scott McTominay to suspension.

Martial is being assessed after lasting just 29 minutes of yesterday’s 2-1 win over Everton because of a back problem, while substitute McTominay must serve a one-game ban after picking up his fifth booking of the season.

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Asked about Martial, ten Hag said: “I have to see. I cannot tell what it is – or how serious it is. Let’s wait for the first 24 hours, and see how serious it is, then I can give an answer. He had a problem in his back.”