De Ligt, Mount, Shaw - Man United injury news and return dates ahead of Newcastle clash

Manchester United will be determined to return to winning ways when they face Newcastle next week.

United will host the Magpies at Old Trafford in the Premier League as they take to the pitch for the final time in 2024. Ruben Amorim and Co. go into the fixture on the back of three consecutive defeats in all competitions, including two in the top flight at the hands of Bournemouth and Wolves.

The January transfer window may be fast approaching, but Amorim will be keen to get United back to securing three points once again, starting with the clash against Newcastle. A few days later, the Reds will then travel to face bitter rivals Liverpool in their first match of 2025.

Here, the Manchester Evening News take a look at United's current injury list and absences going into the Premier League clash against Newcastle.

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Reason for absence: Suspension.

Manuel Ugarte will serve a one-match suspension in the Premier League after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Wolves.

Potential return date: Liverpool (A) - January 5.

Reason for absence: Suspension.

Bruno Fernandes was sent off after receiving two yellow cards in the defeat to Wolves.

He will now serve a one-game ban and miss the clash against Newcastle.

Potential return date: Liverpool (A) - January 5.

Reason for absence: Illness.

Matthijs de Ligt has not featured in any of United's last three matches after Amorim confirmed the defender was not part of the squad that faced Tottenham in the Carabao Cup on December 19 due to illness.

De Ligt has since not