Manchester United might be internet hosting Newcastle United at Outdated Trafford right this moment, December 26, 2025, on Day.
Manchester United are at present seventh within the Premier League desk, whereas Newcastle United are eleventh. Manchester United is one 26 factors, and Newcastle is on 23 factors. The Purple Devils will want three factors to stay in rivalry for a European place within the league desk.
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Manchester United supervisor Ruben Amorim might be with out the staff’s captain, Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder performed and began 17 matches for Manchester United within the Premier League this season to date.
Fernandes performed in Manchester United’s earlier match within the Premier League, which was final weekend. Manchester United performed towards Aston Villa at Villa Park, the place they misplaced 2-1.
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United appears to be like on throughout the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on December 21, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photograph by Alex Pantling/Getty Photos)
Fernandes performed the primary half towards Aston Villa, however at halftime, he was taken off the pitch by Amorim and was changed by Lisandro Martinez for the second half.
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Why Bruno Fernandes will not play towards Newcastle United
The Portuguese midfielder felt his hamstring late within the first half, however he could not proceed for the second half. Fernandes reportedly suffered a hamstring harm, which guidelines him out for the sport right this moment towards Newcastle United.
It’s unclear for a way lengthy Fernadnes might be out for, however many anticipate his 2025 season to be over, together with his restoration time anticipated to be round a few weeks.
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Amorim was requested for an replace on Fernandes’ harm, together with an replace for Kobbie Mainoo, who was not included within the squad for the earlier match towards Aston Villa because of an harm.
Amorim stated, “No, not for this recreation. They’re recovering. I do not assume that it’s going to take loads of time. Kobbie goes to return sooner than Bruno. I do not need to say [how long Bruno will be out]. I’ve an thought, after all, however let’s examine.”
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