Early Team News For Newcastle Clash

Manchester United's players will all be back on duty at the Aon Training Complex on Wednesday in preparation for the long-awaited return of Premier League action at the weekend.

The Reds take on Newcastle United at Old Trafford in a teatime kick-off this Saturday, desperate to make amends for the narrow loss at Chelsea last time out. The Magpies clash kick-starts a hectic period for Jose Mourinho's men throughout the remainder of 2017.

Phil Jones was forced to return to the club after going off injured during England's 0-0 draw with Germany at Wembley. Gareth Southgate suggested it was a recurrence of the problem that prompted his withdrawal during United's defeat at Huddersfield Town, but there is optimism that the centre-back could still be available.

Fellow defender Marcos Rojo has revealed he is targeting a first-team return in December while we await updates on Michael Carrick, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba from the manager. All have been stepping up their comeback bids behind the scenes, while Marouane Fellaini came off the bench at Chelsea before sitting out Belgium's international friendlies.

Nemanja Matic also did not represent Serbia in their games in the Far East, while Antonio Valencia was also afforded some rest with Ecuador not in action.

Meanwhile, Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez has doubts over Christian Atsu, Jamaal Lascelles and Mikel Merino but Paul Dummett and Massadio Haidara are back in training. Goalkeeper Rob Elliot left the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of their World Cup play-off with Denmark due to a family bereavement