Manchester United have been given an injury boost ahead of the visit of in-form Newcastle on Sunday.
The Magpies are unbeaten in four matches and have fired home nine goals in their last two outings. Five of them came against Brentford last Saturday, with Eddie Howe's side enjoying more than a week’s rest ahead of Sunday's fixture.
United edged past Europa League minnows Omonia on Thursday, with Scott McTominay grabbing a stoppage-time winner. They were without five players for the game and it would have been a relief for Erik ten Hag that his side managed to get through the tie without any further injuries.
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The United boss has been handed more positive news with two of those sidelined this week ready to potentially make a return against Newcastle.
Anthony Martial
The Frenchman could be in line to return to the fold this weekend after suffering a third injury of the season against Everton. Martial was forced off after just 29 minutes with a back problem.
The striker missed the start of the season with a hamstring problem before suffering an Achilles issue following the 2-1 win over Liverpool. In his four outings this season, he has still managed to bag three goals and two assists.
Expected return date: October 16
Raphael Varane
Varane came on against Everton and was named on the bench against Omonia but has not started a game since the Manchester derby defeat. He could return to the line-up on Sunday, with Victor Lindelof most likely making way.
Expected return date: Currently available
Harry Maguire
The club captain has not played for United since returning from the international break with a thigh strain. Maguire will not be available for Newcastle but could resume full training next week.
Expected return date: October 22
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
The right-back has been unavailable for more than five weeks now and is not thought to be near a return. Wan-Bissaka has enjoyed just four minutes of action this season, coming on late against Liverpool.
Expected return date: N/A
Donny van de Beek
Van de Beek is still nursing a muscular issue that has kept him out for six weeks. The midfielder has played only 19 minutes of action this season, although Ten Hag insists he will get his opportunities.
Expected return date: N/A
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