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Many members of Erik ten Hag's team are returning to fitness, with the Dutchman having some welcome options for his XI.

Our United Predictions game gives you the opportunity to make your picks on who may start against Newport, as well as selecting your first goalscorer and Man of the Match.

Following Erik's pre-match comments on Friday, those choices may have changed...

The boss confirmed that goalkeeper Altay Bayindir will start at Rodney Parade, with Andre Onana away at the Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon.

"Yeah he will be in the goal," said Erik.

"He waits for his chances but he is experienced. He played for a big club in Turkey where there is big pressure.

"Altay is very motivated, of course, and he can't wait for this moment. Now, this is his moment."

Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire returned to training this week, while Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez have also been back involved of late.

Licha came off the bench against Tottenham in our last game, a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford, while Casemiro was among the substitutes.

Despite our returnees, Erik revealed in his club media interview on Friday that Victor Lindelof and Tyrell Malacia remain out, with Jonny Evans and Marcus Rashford both reporting ill in the morning.

Anthony Martial recently underwent surgery which will keep him out for around 10 weeks.

Rasmus Hojlund scored against Spurs last time out, while Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad are just three of the players jostling to get the nod this weekend.

Given the team news, and the fact that United are about to enter a week where we will play three games in seven days, it will be interesting to see who starts in South Wales on Sunday.

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