The Portugal international was unavailable for the Magpies' visit to Old Trafford after being sent-off in United's 2-0 defeat to Wolves at Molineux on Boxing Day. The 2-0 reverse to Newcastle marked the first game Fernandes had missed since Ruben Amorim's appointment as United head coach at the start of November.

Manchester United and Liverpool played out a thriller at the Anfield on Sunday. There was no separating both teams at the full time as the scoreline fixated at 2 goals apiece.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has said he and his teammates are not satisfied despite earning a draw at league leaders Liverpool, asking why his team cannot perform similarly every week.