Manchester United and Newcastle are currently fighting it out at Old Trafford.

Dwight Gayle gave the visitors a shock lead early on but Anthony Martial, starting alongside Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford for the first time, has now levelled for Mourinho's men.

Manchester United's team before the game was packed full of attacking intent, but Mkhitaryan's omission left many fans confused given how regularly he has played.

And Mourinho, speaking before today's Premier League clash, has now revealed why the Armenia international was left out.

The Portuguese has explained that tactical reasons were why he did not make the cut.

Mourinho also said Eric Bailly was omitted because of an injury.

United's need to pick up three points was made greater by wins for Manchester City and Chelsea today.

City continued their bid to win a first league title since 2014 with a comfortable 2-0 win over Leicester.

Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne struck to ensure Pep Guardiola's men have now won all bar one of their league games this season.

Chelsea, meanwhile, ran riot against West Brom at the Hawthorns.

Eden Hazard scored twice with Alvaro Morata and Marcos Alonso also getting in on the act.

City currently sit 11 points clear of United, while Chelsea are one clear following their victory today.