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Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley is close to a return from injury.
The 22-year-old was expected to be out until Christmas with ankle ligament damage.
However, Cleverley could now return in three weeks, according to The Mirror.
United host Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday.
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