Manchester United are in desperate need of a response when they travel north to take on Newcastle on Saturday night.
The Red Devils have had several weeks to reflect on their humiliating 6-1 defeat at the hands of Tottenham.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has presided over one win in the club's opening three Premier League games and seen them ship 11 goals in that period.
A poor summer transfer window has not helped the mood on the red half of Manchester but new boy Alex Telles is poised to make his debut at St James' Park.
The full-back was signed from Porto and is expected to be one of several changes.
Solskjaer, who is already coming under pressure, will likely have to shift things around as he seeks a huge improvement on their Old Trafford massacre.
A lack of new faces in defence means the regular pair of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof are expected to renew their partnership.
Eric Bailly did little to force his case for a start having been part of a back four that shipped six goals last time out.
David de Gea, who has been criticised for Spain's loss on Tuesday night, is poised to retain his place ahead of Dean Henderson.
Solskjaer introduced Scott McTominay at half-time against Tottenham and the academy graduate may be called upon in the middle of the park.
Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes look set to play in front of the Scot despite the Frenchman again expressing a desire to one day play for Real Madrid last week.
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Anthony Martial is suspended following his dismissal meaning Solskjaer will ring the changes in attack.
New boy Edinson Cavani is still self-isolating meaning his anticipated first outing will be delayed.
It could present Daniel James with a rare start as he aims to press his case for more minutes.
Solskjaer's United lost on their last visit to the north east with Matty Longstaff scoring the winner in October 2019.
