Control is the word. The last time the £130m trio did not start together, Newcastle suffered a 4-2 defeat against Brentford after cramp prevented Tonali from lining up from the off. Since then, Newcastle have won five games on the bounce and conceded just a single goal.

Rashford had been left out of the last four United squads after boss Ruben Amorim appeared to question his professionalism.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has recalled Marcus Rashford into the squad for the visit of Newcastle United on Monday. This is the first time Rashford will be in the matchday squad in four fixtures.