In the past two Premier League games, Manchester United has fallen 0-3 to Bournemouth and 0-2 to Wolves. A loss to Newcastle United could see Manchester United finish the year in 14th, while a win could move the Reds up to 11th.
With several key absences, who could start for Ruben Amorim?
Team News
Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte will miss the match against the Magpies due to suspension. Fernandes was sent off in the loss to Wolves with two yellow cards, while Ugarte is out due to card accumulation. With the captain ruled out, Harry Maguire could step up to lead the team.
Matthijs De Ligt has missed the past several matches with an illness and will hopefully be ready for the crucial match at Old Trafford. The Reds lost all three contests that the Dutch defender missed.
Rasmus Hojlund struggled against the Wolves and could be rotated out in favor of Joshua Zirkzee. Eriksen should join Amad as the second attacking midfielder under Zirkzee with Fernandes out.
Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, and Mason Mount are out due to long-term injuries.
Predicted Starting Eleven
Goalkeeper: Andre Onana
Defenders: Harry Maguire, Matthijs De Ligt, Lisandro Martinez
Midfielders: Diogo Dalot, Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro, Noussair Mazraoui
Attackers: Amad Diallo, Christian Eriksen, Joshua Zirkzee
United Beyond Manchester 
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