Manchester United transfer news LIVE injury news ahead of Newcastle and Erik ten Hag latest

Perhaps this is the most pressure Erik ten Hag has been under since his appointment at Manchester United.

The Dutchman started his tenure poorly last season only to come good with cup success, but the stuttering start to the new campaign has lasted more than two months with little sign of a change of the tide. Newcastle United are up in the Carabao Cup next.

The Magpies defeated Manchester City in the last round, a team who outclassed United on Sunday. They are yet to be beaten in six Premier League games and will be eager to avenge February's League Cup final defeat.

Kobbie Mainoo returned to the matchday squad after suffering a pre-season injury, news that will encourage United fans. Raphael Varane was benched for "tactical" reasons on Sunday and is expected to return against Newcastle.

Supporters will hope Casemiro has returned from his ankle knock in time for kick-off having not played for United since the 2-1 win over Brentford.

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Manchester United winger Amad returned to light training on Monday as part of the next stage of his recovery after injury.

Amad featured in the opening pre-season games and he made the first-team squad for the United States tour, but he sustained a knee injury playing against Arsenal in New York on July 23 and he's been sidelined since.

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The boos have returned at Old Trafford, the manager is under pressure and Manchester United appear to be stuck in purgatory.

Erik ten Hag was asked whether the dominance of Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League could be stopped in his first press conference as manager at the club and he replied: "Eras come to an end."

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