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Cristiano Ronaldo will make his return to Manchester United when Newcastle visit Old Trafford today.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner completed his sensational return to the club from Juventus on transfer deadline day and was expected to make his second Red Devils debut on Saturday after being released early from international duty with Portugal.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s United will return from the first international break of the season sitting third in the Premier League and two points off top after demolishing Leeds and drawing at Southampton, with a narrow 1-0 win at Wolves secured by Mason Greenwood. saw them surpass Arsenal’s record 27 Premier League away games unbeaten.

Solskjaer has confirmed that Ronaldo will play at Old Trafford.

They will be firm favorites to beat a Newcastle side that remain winless in 2021/22 under Steve Bruce after a draw with Southampton followed by defeats to West Ham and Aston Villa as well as Burnley in the Carabao Cup.

A familiar lack of new arrivals on Tyneside has left many fans already resigned to likely relegation this term.

Date, start time and place

Manchester United vs Newcastle is scheduled for a 15:00 BST kick-off on Saturday 11 September 2021.

The match will take place at Old Trafford.

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Where to watch Man Utd vs Newcastle

Due to the return of English football’s 3pm kick-off this season, Ronaldo’s upcoming second Manchester United debut will not be broadcast live on UK TV.

Highlights will be available via Match of the Day, which is on BBC One from 10.40pm on Saturday night and on iPlayer.

You can also follow Standard Sport’s LIVE match blog with James Robson at Old Trafford.

Man Utd vs Newcastle team news

As well as Ronaldo, United are without Marcus Rashford, who remains sidelined after shoulder surgery, but Scott McTominay returned to the pitch at Carrington this week after groin surgery.

Alex Telles also returned to training after an ankle injury, while Dean Henderson, Edinson Cavani and Fred were similarly involved.

Jadon Sancho is expected to be available after a knock disrupted his international break.

Newcastle’s poor start to the season has been compounded by a long injury list, with both Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser set to miss the game.

Steve Bruce has been spared another headache after Paraguay confirmed they will not hand a ban to Miguel Almiron for missing international matches.

Freddie Woodman was replaced in goal for the Magpies late on, with Martin Dubravka and Karl Darlow released.

Man Utd vs Newcastle Prediction

There is a great sense of anticipation with the potential for Ronaldo to make his hero’s return here, even if he is off the bench.

His presence has the potential to be a considerable distraction and United have looked a little off in their last two outings.

However, Newcastle have endured a rather miserable start to the campaign, with injuries and no major signings contributing to the latest sense of gloom at St James’ Park.

Comfortable win at home.

Manchester United 2-0 Newcastle.

Head-to-head history and results (h2h).

Man Utd to win: 31

Newcastle to win: 7

Draws: 14

Betting odds and tips

Man Utd to win: 2/9

Newcastle to win: 15/1

Draw: 7/1

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