Overview
- Kick-off is 20:00 GMT at Old Trafford, with live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
- Ruben Amorim confirmed captain Bruno Fernandes misses out with a soft‑tissue injury, with Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Casemiro returns from suspension, while United’s options are further stretched by injuries to Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt.
- Eddie Howe’s side travel without several defenders, including Kieran Trippier, Dan Burn, Tino Livramento and Sven Botman, with Nick Pope described as a late or uncertain call in goal.
- Form and context: United lost 2-1 at Aston Villa, Newcastle drew 2-2 after leading Chelsea 2-0, and the Magpies have won five of the last six meetings between the clubs.