Ronaldo starts for Man United against Newcastle

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in the starting line-up for Manchester United in their home game against Newcastle.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had earlier confirmed Ronaldo was going to get his debut in their Saturday game but he did not confirm if the forward was going to start or play as a substitute.

However, the line-up shows that the United legend will start.

United needs a win against Newcastle to continue their perfect run to the new Premier League season. A win for them would see them top the table.

For Newcastle, they sit 17 on the league table and need a win to further stay afloat in the relegation zone.

See starting lineup for both teams

Manchester United

United: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Maguire (c), Shaw; Matic, Pogba; Greenwood, Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo.

Substitutes: Heaton, Bailly, Dalot, Lindelof, Fred, Lingard, Mata, van de Beek, Martial.

Newcastle United

Freddie Woodman; Javier Manquillo, Isaac Hayden, Jamaal Lascelles, Ciaran Clark, Matt Ritchie; Sean Longstaff, Joe Willock, Miguel Almirón; Allan Saint-Maximin, Joelinton.

Substitutes: Karl Darlow, Emil Krafth, Jacob Murphy, Fabian Schär, Federico Fernández, Jamal Lewis, Jeff Hendrick, Joe White, Dwight Gayle.