Man United v Newcastle team news: Darren Fletcher set for first start in 10 months

Back in action: Darren Fletcher could make his first start for Manchester United in 10 months on Wednesday night

Darren Fletcher could be set for a first start for Manchester United in more than 10 months in their Capital One Cup clash with Newcastle at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

The Scotland captain has been recovering from a chronic bowel problem that has kept him out for almost an entire year.

New signings Nick Powell and Alex Buttner could also make the starting line-up, while Chilean forward could make his debut after joining the club this summer.

Team (from): De Gea, Lindegaard, Johnstone, Rafael, Evans, Keane, Vidic, Buttner, Valencia, Anderson, Nani, Carrick, Cleverley, Fletcher, Powell, Cole, Lingard, Vermijl, Tunnicliffe, Hernandez, Welbeck, Macheda, King.

Coloccini and Tiote back for Magpies

Recovering: Fabricio Coloccini could play against United

 

Boss Alan Pardew is expected to play both Fabricio Coloccini and Cheick Tiote in the Capital One Cup tie at Old Trafford.

Both senior players are recovering from knocks: Argentina international Coloccini has overcome a hamstring problem, and Ivory Coast midfielder Tiote is fit again after a calf injury.

Elsewhere, Rob Elliot could again deputise in goal, while Danny Simpson could be back in training later this week as he bids to regain fitness following a hamstring injury.

Provisional squad: Harper, Elliot, Tavernier, Ferguson, Perch, S. Taylor, Coloccini, Williamson, Santon, Tiote, Cabaye, Gutierrez, Ben Arfa, Anita, Bigirimana, Gosling, Marveaux, Obertan, Vuckic, Abeid, Amalfitano, Sammy Ameobi, Ba, Cisse, Shola Ameobi, Campbell.