Newcastle United's top-four rivals Manchester United have been rocked by a late double injury blow in their Europa League draw with Sevilla. First-choice central defenders Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane were forced off within a matter of minutes as the Red Devils squandered a two-goal advantage at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
Loanee Marcel Sabitzer's early double gave Erik Ten Hag's side the perfect start to the first leg of their quarter-final tie. However, the sides will go into the return encounter at Seville level after own goals from both Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire levelled the contest.
Marcus Rashford - who has been in blistering form since the World Cup break - was ruled out of the first-leg clash after picking up a knock in the home win over Everton. The England international is not expected to return for Sunday's trip to face Nottingham Forest, with Scott McTominay and Luke Shaw also considered injury doubts.
