How Manchester United should line up vs Newcastle in Carabao Cup fixture

Manchester United must bounce back against Newcastle on Wednesday night after defeat in the Manchester derby.

United were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City on Sunday evening and they return to action just three days later in the Carabao Cup, with a repeat of last season's final in the competition set to be played at Old Trafford.

The Reds won 2-0 against Newcastle thanks to goals from Casemiro and Marcus Rashford in that final at Wembley in February and whoever wins Wednesday's clash will be rewarded with a place in the quarter-finals. Regarding team news, Aaron Wan-Bissaka returned to training ahead of the derby and could be involved in the squad. Casemiro should also return to the fold after losing the race against time to be fit against City.

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Our writers have had their say on how United should line up...

United have to go with the back four that should have started the derby. Raphael Varane and Sergio Reguilon would improve the defence and provide balance.

Casemiro has to start if fit and this is the time for Kobbie Mainoo to come into the starting line-up. He was being readied for a key role in pre-season and now is as good a time as any to integrate him.

Alejandro Garnacho is a must in what would be an overdue start, Mason Mount is the only credible alternative to the irksome Antony.

United need Bayindir to have had some first-team exposure before the possibility of nine matches without Onana early next year, and if it doesn't come tonight, then it's hard to see when it would be.

Varane and Reguilon should both start if they are as fit as Ten Hag claims, but it doesn't make much sense to play Casemiro if he