Altay Bayindir's Premier League Debut and Harry Amass's First Start as Man Utd Makes Five Changes Against Newcastle

Newcastle, April 13 (NationPress) Altay Bayindir is set to make his debut in the Premier League, while Harry Amass will have his first start in this competition as Ruben Amorim has opted for five changes in his Manchester United lineup for their match against Newcastle United.

This encounter comes in the midst of crucial Europa League quarter-finals against Lyon for Manchester United, prompting the Portuguese manager to leave out Andre Onana, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, and Rasmus Hojlund for a challenging face-off against a Magpies team that is riding high after breaking their trophy drought and aiming for a Champions League spot next season.

With these changes, Bayindir will have his chance to guard the net in the top tier, marking the end of Onana's uninterrupted run since his arrival in 2023, as the Cameroonian is absent from the matchday squad.

The Turkish international has previously participated only in cup matches.

Youngster Amass, filling in as a left wing-back in the absence of Dorgu, has limited top-flight experience, having been a late substitute during the victory at Leicester City before the recent international break.

Victor Lindelof steps in for Maguire, who has been managed carefully in terms of playing time, likely to occupy the central position, with Matthijs de Ligt still unavailable.

Christian Eriksen is set for a midfield appearance, while Joshua Zirkzee, who recently scored a commendable headed goal in France, will lead the attack.

In positive news, Ayden Heaven is healthy enough to be on the bench after facing what was initially a serious injury at Leicester last month.

Conversely, Newcastle United will remain unchanged for the fifth consecutive game on Sunday, although Anthony Gordon is fit to return to the bench for the match at St. James' Park.

As head coach Eddie Howe is absent due to illness, Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will manage the team, with Gordon back in the squad after his injury during international duty last month.

Manchester United: Bayindir; Mazraoui, Lindelof, Yoro; Dalot, Eriksen, Ugarte, Amass; Garnacho, Fernandes (c); Zirkzee.

Substitutes: Heaton, Heaven, Maguire, Shaw, Casemiro, Dorgu, Mainoo, Mount, Hojlund.

Newcastle United: Nick Pope; Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn, Tino Livramento; Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton; Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes.

Substitutes: Martin Dúbravka, Emil Krafth, Matt Targett, Sean Longstaff, Lewis Miley, Anthony Gordon, Will Osula, Sean Neave, Callum Wilson.