Manchester United currently sit in seventh place in the English Premier League with 26 points, holding a record of seven wins, five draws, and five losses. However, they are facing a significant injury crisis. Key midfielder and captain Bruno Fernandes is confirmed out due to injury, leaving a creative void. Another young midfielder is also sidelined. Defensively, Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez are both unavailable, potentially forcing the manager to start 19-year-old Ethan Wheatley. Their form is also a concern, with only two wins in their last eight matches, and a morale-dampening 1-2 loss to Aston Villa last time out. Worryingly, Manchester United are winless in their last three league games at Old Trafford, their once-impregnable home form fading. Their defence has been leaky, with only one clean sheet in 17 league matches. Newcastle United are in eleventh place with 23 points, with a record of six wins, five draws, and six losses. A key weakness for Newcastle is their poor away form, with only one away win in eight league matches this season. Their recent away record is even worse, with one win, one draw, and five losses. However, they have a strong psychological advantage against Manchester United, winning five of their last six encounters, including a 2-0 away victory last season. Newcastle also have a number of injuries, especially in defence, with several defenders unavailable, and goalkeeper Nick Pope may also miss the match.