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.

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.

Marcus Rashford has not played for Manchester United since being subbed during the Europa League win over Viktoria Plzen on December 12; watch Man Utd vs Newcastle on Monday, live on Sky Sports; kick-

Rashford had been left out of the last four United squads after boss Ruben Amorim appeared to question his professionalism.

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.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has recalled Marcus Rashford into the squad for the visit of Newcastle United on Monday. This is the first time Rashford will be in the matchday squad in four fixtures.