Newcastle make two changes to their starting XI following their 3-2 home defeat to Everton. Nick Pope, an error or two in him of late, loses his place in goal to Aaron Ramsdale, while Harvey Barnes comes in for the ill Nick Woltemade.

Manchester United make just one change to their first XI after their 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. Noussair Mazraoui replaces Diogo Dalot, who drops to the bench.

Newcastle United: Ramsdale, Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall, Ramsey, Joelinton, Tonali, Gordon, Barnes, Elanga.

Manchester United: Lammens, Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo, Sesko.

Referee: Peter Bankes