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Manchester United Ladies host Newcastle United at Leigh Sports activities Village on Sunday within the FA Cup.
It’s the first time the 2 groups have ever confronted one another as Newcastle sit two tiers beneath United within the FA Premier Division North.
United are nonetheless with out Gabby George, Emma Watson and Jess Simpson after their knee accidents in addition to Hinata Miyazawa, who fractured her foot on the finish of 2023.
Nevertheless, Irene Guerrero, returned to the squad and took half in United’s mid-season pleasant towards PSV Eindhoven in Malta and is in competition for the match.
In the meantime, Aoife Mannion is again to coaching on grass however is unlikely to be again for the upcoming fixtures.
Toone picked up a knock in winter coaching, having taken a blow to the face within the latter levels of the sport however it’s thought she shall be match to play on Sunday.
Newcastle are set to be with out first-team trio Jodie Bartle, Keira Skelton, and Becky Ferguson.
The guests at the moment sit prime of the FA Premier Division North, 5 factors away from the chasing pack after going full-time forward of the 23/24 season.
Becky Langley’s aspect beat Stoke Metropolis within the third spherical of the FA Cup after slotting 5 previous them.
Regardless of the distinction in league standings, Newcastle shall be robust to beat as they arrive into the sport on the again of 10 consecutive victories.
They just lately beat Fylde 11-3 and Halifax 7-0.
Nevertheless, Marc Skinner’s aspect got here so near lifting the trophy final 12 months, dropping 1-0 to Chelsea within the remaining, and shall be combating to go one higher this season.
