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Newcastle United’s trip to Old Trafford comes amid a very hectic fixture schedule as the Magpies have league, cup and European commitments to balance at a crucial period of the season. Eddie Howe’s side have done well to manage these to date, however, with a growing injury list, they face a difficult test against the Red Devils.
Whilst Manchester United’s injury problems don’t match their opponents’ concerns, Erik ten Hag still has a number of issues to contend with ahead of the game. Here, we take a look at the very latest injury news from both camps ahead of Manchester United’s clash with Newcastle United:
9. Jacob Murphy - out
Murphy suffered a shoulder injury just moments after coming on against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night. Although the club are yet to learn the extent of his injury, he will miss Wednesday’s game. | Getty Images
10. Sandro Tonali - out
Tonali was handed a 10-month ban from football meaning he won’t be available for selection between now and the beginning of next season. | Getty Images
11. Lewis Miley - out
Howe revealed that Miley would be missing for a few weeks with glandular fever. Although he is yet to feature in the league this season, Miley did start in the last round of the Carabao Cup against Manchester City. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Sven Botman - out
The Dutchman still has a little longer to go in his recovery from a knee injury. Botman hasn’t featured for the club since the win over Sheffield United last month and will miss the trip to Old Trafford after Howe revealed the defender has suffered a setback in his recovery. | AFP via Getty Images