Manchester United could go into 2025 on the back of four straight defeats if they lose to Newcastle United on Monday night. United welcome Eddie Howe's men to Old Trafford looking to end a difficult year on a high.

After exiting the Carabao Cup to Tottenham, United suffered straight league defeats to Bournemouth and Wolves over Christmas. It leaves Ruben Amorim's men 14th in the table after 18 games - just eight points above the relegation zone.

Fortunately for Amorim, his injury list is far shorter than it was before and he will work with more options over January. However, there does remain some long-term absentees and doubts for the Newcastle game.

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Here, we take a look at the latest United injury news.

Matthijs de Ligt

Reason for absence: Illness.

The Dutch defender was on the bench at Wolves but did not make an appearance. He is expected to be part of the squad to face Newcastle.

Expected return date: Newcastle (H)

Mason Mount

What Amorim said: "[He will be out for] Several weeks. I don't know the exact date but it's going to be for long and that's it. That's part of football, you continue."

Expected return date: January.

Luke Shaw

Injury: Hamstring.

Shaw suffered a hamstring injury just weeks after returning from injury. He confirmed he had picked up a knock in a social media post, adding that he was "absolutely devastated" to have suffered another setback.

What Amorim said: "What I said to him as a coach, since I'm here, I saw him in the medical department, in the gym, I saw him losing weight, I saw him in training, so he did everything right."

Expected return date: Unknown.

Victor Lindelof

Injury: Unknown.

After making a rare start against Tottenham, Lindelof picked up an injury and was replaced in the first half of United's Carabao Cup defeat.

What Amorim has said: "I think he has something we have to assess to say specifically what he has, but it's tough to lose a player."

Expected return date: Unknown.