Confirmed Man United XI vs Newcastle: Carrick makes one change, Sesko starts but Dalot on bench

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has named his starting line-up for today’s Premier League clash against Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

The resurgence under Carrick has propelled United into third place, and another victory would edge them closer to securing a coveted Champions League berth.

The United head coach has opted for just one alteration from the side that edged past Crystal Palace 2-1 last weekend.

Goalkeeper Senne Lammens kept a clean sheet in the reverse fixture. He will be aiming to repeat that feat and take his tally to six clean sheets for the 2025-26 season.

Noussair Mazraoui replaces Diogo Dalot at right-back, a move that has certainly raised eyebrows.

Carrick confirmed yesterday that Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire were doubtful for this game due to illness.

The good news for the United faithful is that the defensive duo are part of the starting XI.

Leny Yoro continues to partner Maguire at the heart of the defence, with Ayden Heaven poised to offer fresh legs from the bench in the second half.

Lisandro Martinez had already been ruled out of the contest with a calf issue.

The interim manager has once again entrusted his preferred midfield pairing, with Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo anchoring the engine room.

Captain Bruno Fernandes operates in his favoured number 10 role, orchestrating attacks from advanced areas.

Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko form the attacking trio with Amad Diallo named on the bench again.

Injury setbacks to Mason Mount, Patrick Dorgu and Matthijs de Ligt have paved the way for academy prospects Tyler Fletcher and Godwill Kukonki to earn spots on the bench.

Confirmed Man United line-up (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens; Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw; Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo; Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo; Benjamin Sesko

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .