Casemiro, De Ligt and Garnacho are starters and Amorim makes 3 changes

manchester united They have been defeated in three consecutive games in all competitions, but will have the opportunity to close 2024 with a home victory against Newcastle UnitedEdit tonight. Eddie Howe's men visit Old Trafford to play the clash on matchday 19 of the first division just a few days after convincingly winning Villa Aston 3-0 at St. James' Park.

United are still in the bottom half of the table and there has yet to be a noticeable change in the way they have been playing since then. Erik ten HagThe contract was terminated, but they have a golden opportunity to beat the fifth-ranked team in the league.

That said, here's how the Red Devils could line up for the match.

goalkeeper – André Onana is likely to retain his place between the sticks. Altay Bayindir has not been able to usurp the Cameroonian to become the starting goalkeeper even with Ruben Amorim.

Defenders – A three-man backline is expected to have Matthijs de Ligt in the middle. Leny Yoro could play on the right and Lisandro Martínez could be used on the left, which means Harry Maguire is the one expected to be removed.

Casemiro in the center of the field, Garnacho on the wing

Midfielders – Manuel Ugarte is suspended after receiving a yellow card in the team's previous Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. A South American could replace another in central midfield with £70 million superstar casemiro possibly coming in and starting next to Kobbie Mainoo.

Noussair Mazraoui can feature at right back, while a left back spot may still belong to Diogo Dalot.

Forwards – Bruno Fernandes has recently been used in a free attacking role, but after receiving a red card in the last game, the Portuguese could be replaced by Alejandro Garnacho, who could start on the left wing. Amad Diallo could keep his place on the right flank and Rasmus Hojlund could be selected as number nine.

This is what United could look like on paper.