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Dugout Discussion December 27

Newcastle v Man Utd team news: Ronaldo starts, Sancho benched

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The final match of Gameweek 19 sees Newcastle United play host to Manchester United at St James’ Park.

Kick-off on Tyneside is at 20:00 GMT.

A lot of captaincy hopes will be pinned on Cristiano Ronaldo tonight (not far off 50% in the top 10k, in fact) and the veteran Portuguese starts up top for the Red Devils as expected.

After going with the same team in his last two league outings, Ralf Rangnick has made two changes for the visitors tonight: Raphael Varane makes his return from injury to replace the absent Victor Lindelof, while Mason Greenwood is in for the benched Jadon Sancho.

Eddie Howe has made six changes from the defeat to Manchester City.

Three come in defence, with Javier Manquillo, Emil Krafth and Fabian Schar replacing Jacob Murphy, Matt Ritchie and Ciaran Clark.

Further forward, Allan Saint-Maximin, Jonjo Shelvey and Sean Longstaff are in for the benched Miguel Almiron, the suspended Isaac Hayden and the absent Joe Willock.

The omissions of Clark, Ritchie, Willock and Karl Darlow from the matchday squad are reportedly due to a combination of injuries and Covid-19.

Manchester United have a coronavirus case themselves, with Lindelof self-isolating.

Ronaldo’s ‘second’ debut for the Red Devils came against the Magpies in the Gameweek 4 reverse fixture, when he plundered 13 points at Old Trafford – a score he hasn’t been able to top since his return to England.

GAMEWEEK 19 LINE-UPS

Newcastle United XI: Dubravka, Schar, Lascelles, Manquillo, Krafth, Fraser, Shelvey, S Longstaff, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin, Wilson.

Manchester United XI: De Gea, Dalot, Telles, Maguire, Varane, McTominay, Fred, Fernandes, Greenwood, Rashford, Ronaldo.

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  1. Corona is not good 4 U
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Will all game go on the next three days (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)?

    Thank you!

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    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      United might want two more weeks off.

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  2. Steve The Spud
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    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    My word rashford

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    1. JBG
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah it's actually impressive how much more frustrating he can be than usual.

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  3. CRAZY TRAIN
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    At least us Ronnie owners have an easy route in for Kane

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    1. TheBiffas
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Jumping back on that one are we?

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    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Every cloud…

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  4. Pachi
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What to do here guys?
    Sanchez
    Tta / cancelo / dias / alonso
    Son / foden / jota / bowen
    Antonio / king
    Stelee….. saka / watkins / white

    2.3 itn 1ft
    A) Saka to maddison and bench him? In case someone of my starting eleven miss out, maddison will come in
    B) white to reguillon and who to bench
    C) something else

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  5. The Ilfordian
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    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Manquillo in the BAPS!

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    1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      🙂

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  6. Cok3y5murf
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Arsenal lost to this team lol

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    1. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      And Everton somehow, two of the worst teams in the League

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  7. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ronaldo who?

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    1. TheBiffas
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      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ronaldo.....

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    2. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      McDonalds

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    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      It’s only Ronaldo. Like Cher

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    4. Sun Jihai
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      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Broja a decent upgrade

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  8. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    What's up with young English talents? As soon as they get a bit of recognition they become shite? SAF was good at keeping them at the right track...

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    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe they were shite before the recognition.

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    2. Old Bull
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      SAF scoured the country for the best promising young players. Some do definitely not reach their potential. Part of it must be to do with the hunger for success. Once they’ve reached their goal of fame and fortune they stop playing out of their skins. Also fear of failure or not being coached well are other factors.

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  9. Snoop Udogie Dogg
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    If all the players and staff have their jabs/boosters, etc. Why are games being cancelled? Or is it just that the vaccinations do f all?

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    1. Grande Tubarão
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      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      They haven’t all had jabs. Very public knowledge.

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  10. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    United are diabolical.

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  11. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Very early to say, but if I had to guess, Man U players are probably considering this season a write off and they will scrape top 4. Its the same kinda thought with Spurs when Conte joined, but you can see at Spurs they obviously want top 4 this season and will fight for it.

    Time will tell if Rangnick gets them on the straight and narrow this season but wont be surprised to see them miss out on top 4

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    1. JONALDINHO
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      2 years, 4 months ago

      Spurs and Arsenal look far better at the moment

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      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        yea, and theres only one spot there assuming Chelsea top 4 as well. It will be interesting

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    2. Paqueta Rice
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      2 years, 4 months ago

      How would we attract any players in January or the summer without CL football

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  12. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Newcastle fans giving Ronaldo a lot of guff. You don’t want to make him angry 😉

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    1. Grande Tubarão
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      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Will he fall over again?

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  13. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Crazy Darts!

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  14. Forza
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    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ronaldo shot on (United's) target.

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  15. Miniboss
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Genious by Varane. Almost orchestrated second goal for Newcastle.

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  16. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Love how Maguire cleans out Wilson and then points at the ball

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  17. TomSaints
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    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I knew Ronaldo over Maupay was a mistake

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  18. JBG
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I can't anymore with Rashford... Ralf has to take him off for Sancho (preferably now).

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  19. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    It does make you think what do United ACTUALLY do in practice.m

    My guess is Red Light Green Light.

    Any takers?

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    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Just need to spend some money in the transfer market I guess. Glazers out! Wear green and gold or something

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  20. Zalk
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Well, didn't think I'd say this but Lindelöf is missing. Varane...what is he doing in Utd?

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  21. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Bruno forgot how to play football or what

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    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Probably lost all ambition surrounded by people who are comfortable with being in the top 6

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  22. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    School meals needs to give the day job & concentrate on the charity work, far better results

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    1. Steve The Spud
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      • 4 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Would’ve been dropped months ago if it wasn’t for his good deeds

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  23. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Rashford needs to get taken off

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    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      5 subs not enough. Half of them need changing

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  24. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Varane looking every bit a Utd centre back…

    Mistake after mistake after mistake

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  25. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone else feels that varane is overrated?

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    1. Grande Tubarão
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He doesn’t stat fit long enough to be able to tell

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    2. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He’s been poor since 17/18. Nobody rated him except United fans

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      1. Lord of Ings
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I’m a united fan and I don’t lol
        Ramos covered for him a lot at Madrid
        Also having an enforcer like Casemiro helped

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    3. Saka Rice
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, most Madrid fans which is why they werent upset when he left. Good speed and physicality, average defensive awareness

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      1. gonzalocampos
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        We sold Varene and Ramos at the perfect time (end of their careers). They USED to be at the top when we won 4 Champions in 5 years. I believe it's called aging.

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        1. Saka Rice
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Actually Varane is 28 which is still peak year especially as a defender where pace isn't as important. He's been like this for a few years

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  26. JBG
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    CR wants to murder "The Lunch Man".

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  27. _Ninja_
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    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Wilson goal... offside.

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  28. Ruudy Van
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    PLEASE HELP 3.4mil in the world!
    Is the plan;
    Free hit 21
    Have 12 DGW players for 22 with no hit. Could sell Bilva and/or cancelo to get it up to 14 for bench boost.

    Current team
    Lloris foster
    TAA Cancelo James Dalot Livra
    Foden Bilva Jota Bowen Brownhill
    Ronaldo Watkins king.

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  29. keefy59
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    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ronaldo header in penalty area !
    Wrong end

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  30. Collie01
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    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Wilson g offside

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    1. SEXY SOLO SAUCE FOR THE LAS…
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Assist would have been?

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