Newcastle set to be without defensive stalwart for Manchester United clash on December 2

Posted Nov 6 2023, 18:00 by Isabel Ryan

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Newcastle United are set to be without defensive stalwart Dan Burn when Manchester United visit St. James’ Park on December 2.

The Red Devils will be hoping to see out a significantly better performance than the last time they faced the Magpies; last Wednesday, United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup in humiliating fashion to the visitors’ B team.

United’s first chance at redemption comes following the international break when they’ll make the trip to Tyneside for a Premier League clash, and it looks as though Burn will be absent from the squad due to an injury.

Burn set to miss United clash

Eddie Howe confirmed on Monday that the 31-year-old has damaged the base of his spine, as per Craig Hope, and now faces a spell on the sidelines which could last for a couple of months.

Erik ten Hag has had plenty of injury woes to navigate himself, with Marcus Rashford and Casemiro the latest additions to the list.