Manchester United game may come too soon for Newcastle new boy Islam Slimani

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Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez will make a late decision on striker Islam Slimani ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.
The loan signing from Leicester arrived with a thigh injury and although he is training, he remains a doubt for the game.
Defender Ciaran Clark (knee) and midfielder Mohamed Diame (knock) are fit, but full-back Jesus Gamez (ankle) is not yet ready to return.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to first-team training two days ago, but the Manchester United striker will not be ready for the trip.
The 36-year-old was given a new one-year deal after recovering impressively from a serious knee injury sustained in April, but managed only seven appearances before suffering a complaint with the same knee.
Ibrahimovic is back in training having last featured on Boxing Day, but will continue to be on the sidelines this weekend - as will Eric Bailly (ankle), Daley Blind (ankle ligaments) and Marouane Fellaini (knee).

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