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Oli Gent

Manchester United XI vs Newcastle: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Defensive crisis: Michael Carrick - (ES Composite)

Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire are both fit to start for Manchester United against Newcastle on Wednesday.

The defensive duo were both withdrawn during Sunday’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, leaving their availability for the latest round of midweek Premier League action in doubt.

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However, both have recovered in time to make Michael Carrick’s starting line-up at St James’ Park.

Elsewhere in the backline, Noussair Mazraoui replaces Diogo Dalot at right-back while Leny Yoro partners Maguire in central defence.

In the rest of the lineup, Casemiro continues to be partnered by Kobbie Mainoo at the base of the midfield, with skipper Bruno Fernandes ahead of them.

Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo will play off the flanks, and Benjamin Sesko’s goal on his first start under Carrick against Palace is enough for the Slovenian to keep his place.

Man Utd XI (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Mazraoui, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko

Subs: Bayindir, Dalot, Heaven, Kukonki, Malacia, T Fletcher, Ugarte, Amad, Zirkzee

Injured: Dorgu, De Ligt, Martinez, Mount

Venue: St James’ Park

Date and time: 8.15pm GMT on Wednesday, March 4, 2026

How to watch: TNT Sports 1

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