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Ronaldo and Varane start - Manchester United fans name line-up they want to see vs Newcastle

Manchester United fans are calling for defender Raphael Varane to return to the starting line-up against Newcastle United, with Cristiano Ronaldo also backed to start.

Erik ten Hag's side face off against the Magpies at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, with the Reds having defeated Everton in their previous Premier League match last Sunday.

United, who defeated Omonia in the Europa League on Thursday night, have responded well after losing 6-3 to Manchester City in the derby earlier this month. The Reds currently find themselves fifth in the Premier League table and in a good position in Europe after three successive wins.

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The Reds are likely to be boosted by the return of Varane at the heart of defence, while there is also a chance that Anthony Martial could be fit enough to feature after being sidelined with an injury. Varane came on for one minute in the victory over the Toffees, and was an unused substitute against Omonia.

The MEN asked fans to pick the team they want to see against Everton and this was the most popular XI:

Goalkeeper - David de Gea

If there is one sure starter in Ten Hag's side this season, it's David de Gea. Although the Spaniard struggled in the opening two matches, he has performed well in the past two months and he is the undisputed starter unless something drastic happens prior to kick-off.

The Spaniard is set to make his 500th appearance for United after arriving from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid in 2011.

Defenders - Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw

Luke Shaw appears to be the first-choice left-back at the minute, with the England international delivering an impressive showing against Everton. On the other flank, supporters want to see Diogo Dalot keep his place.

Victor Lindelof has played alongside Lisandro Martinez in the last two matches, but it appears that Varane - who has just returned from an injury - could start against the Magpies on Sunday.

Midfielders - Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen

Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes are two of the first names on the team sheet, with both players performing well in recent weeks. Understandably, then, United fans have picked them both to start against Eddie Howe's side.

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, who was named man of the match against Everton, has started the past two matches. He is likely to feature against Newcastle, and supporters want it to be from the beginning.

Scott McTominay came off the bench to score the winning goal in midweek but is suspended after picking up a fifth booking of the season at Goodison Park.

Forwards - Antony, Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford

With Anthony Martial unlikely to return from a back injury in time to start up front, there is a chance that Cristiano Ronaldo will make just his second start of the season. The Portugal international scored his 700th club goal in the win over Lampard's men.

Jadon Sancho has dropped out of the starting line-up in the last two games and United fans want to see Antony and Marcus Rashford continue on the wings.

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