Marcus Rashford has returned to the Manchester United squad after a four-game exile, with the forward named on the bench against Newcastle United.

However, with his squad stretched by the packed festive schedule Amorim has returned the 27-year-old to the bench for the meeting with Newcastle at Old Trafford. Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund and Amad Diallo were named as starters in attack.

Marcus Rashford is set for a return to the Manchester United squad having arrived at Old Trafford in his tracksuit hours before the clash with Newcastle United

Rashford made Manchester United's matchday squad ahead of the Red Devils' Premier League fixture against Newcastle United. Although the winger did not make Ruben Amorim's XI, he is on the bench for what could be his first involvement since he played against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Dec. 12.

Manchester United host Newcastle United this evening, with new boss Ruben Anorim hoping to get some points on the board. The Christmas period hasn't been kind to the Portuguese tactician, with losses

Manchester United won the FA Cup and lost a manager in 2024. As the new year looms, Ruben Amorim will want to sign off with a win at home to in-form Newcastle United.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has recalled Marcus Rashford into the squad for the visit of Newcastle United on Monday. This is the first time Rashford will be in the matchday squad in four fixtures.