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Both sides are having to deal with a number of issues in the build-up to the fixture.
United are without Noussair Mazraoui, Amad and Bryan Mbeumo due to the Africa Cup of Nations, while injured midfielders Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes have been described as likely to miss out by head coach Amorim.
Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt have also been sidelined but Casemiro returns after serving a one-game ban.
Jack Fletcher and Shea Lacey made their senior debuts last weekend, both coming on during the latter stages in the Midlands.
Newcastle are without defenders Dan Burn, Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles and Valentino Livramento.
Sven Botman is close to a comeback, while Lewis Miley, who has been operating at full-back, and Joelinton are being checked but could feature.
Nick Pope is set to be available and challenge Aaron Ramsdale for the goalkeeper’s jersey.
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