Newcastle vs Man United LIVE: Early team news plus kick off time and how to watch Premier League clash

Manchester United return to Premier League action this evening as they face Newcastle at St James' Park.

Michael Carrick has enjoyed a brilliant return to Old Trafford with the Reds unbeaten since his appointment. Victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday saw United move up to third in the Premier League table.

United will be without Lisandro Martinez and Mason Mount this evening after Carrick confirmed the duo would not be available for the trip to St James' Park. Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are also doubts but United will give both players every opportunity to make the squad. Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu remain sidelined.

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A win tonight would stretch the gap between United and Liverpool to six points after Arne Slot's side lost at Wolverhampton Wanderers last night.

Follow the build-up, action and reaction from St James' Park below:

Manchester United will be without Lisandro Martinez and Mason Mount for the trip to Newcastle tonight. Michael Carrick has been without Martinez since the clash with Everton after he picked up a minor calf issue in training. Meanwhile, Mount has been out with a knock since the Fulham game and has played just once for Carrick. Ahead of the clash at St James' Park, there was optimism either or both men could return to the squad. However, in an interview with MUTV, Carrick confirmed the duo would not be travelling to the north east. "Not particularly, really, no," Carrick replied when asked if there was an update on Martinez.

"He won’t be with us. He’s not quite ready for that. We’ve got one or two we’re