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

Manchester United will make Marcus Rashford will be made available for transfer during the winter transfer window this January after being prepared to sell in the summer

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.

Ruben Amorim's Manchester United suffered a third straight Premier League defeat as in-form Newcastle bolstered their European hopes with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford. Alexander Isak's early header was followed by Joelinton's goal in the 19th minute,

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.