Manchester United begin their defence of the FA Cup with a mouth-watering third-round tie away to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, looking to build on a positive Premier League draw at Liverpool last time out. Kick-off is at 3 PM from Emirates Stadium. Here is the Manchester United predicted lineup for the clash.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup for Arsenal Cup Clash
How Manchester United Have Lined-up Recently
André Onana has been Manchester United’s number-one goalkeeper for the duration of the season so far.
In defence, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez lined up against Liverpool, with Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot as wing-backs.
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Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte have begun to form a midfield partnership, reducing the ageing Casemiro and Christian Eriksen to rotation options. In attacking midfield, Captain Bruno Fernandes is an ever-present, joined by one of Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo. Rasmus Hojlund has cemented his place as number nine, supported in rotation by Joshua Zirkzee.
Manchester United Recent Form and Tactics
Sunday’s draw at Anfield ended a four-game losing streak in all competitions for Ruben Amorim’s side, the Red Devils having endured a torrid run over the Christmas period, failing to score in three successive league games and conceding seven goals in the process. Despite the miserable sequence of results, the intensity and purpose shown at fierce rivals Liverpool will encourage – more time on the training ground for the Portuguese coach will yield further improvements in results and play.
Manchester United Injuries to Consider
Long-term absentees Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw remain sidelined, whilst wantaway forward Marcus Rashford is available for selection despite speculation linking him with a loan move to AC Milan.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup
GK: Altay Bayindir
RCB: Matthijs de Ligt
CB: Harry Maguire
LCB: Jonny Evans
RWB: Diogo Dalot
LWB: Tyrell Malacia
CM: Casemiro
CM: Manuel Ugarte
RAM: Alejandro Garnacho
LAM: Bruno Fernandes
ST: Joshua Zirkzee
