On Sunday, Erik ten Hag will go to Arsenal with a reduced Manchester United team in search of the team’s third Premier League victory of the year.
The Red Devils have six points after victories over Wolves and Nottingham Forest, but an injury problem has rocked the team. Raphael Varane, Mason Mount, and Luke Shaw are just a few of the players who are dealing with injuries.
Here is the lineup Manchester United might use at the Emirates on Sunday while still pursuing targets during the summer transfer season.
Manchester United predicted lineup vs Arsenal
GK: Andre Onana – Has shown his class but also had some lowlight moments in the wins over Wolves and Forest.
RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka – Has been battling Diogo Dalot for the right-back spot but both players should feature on Sunday due to injury issues.
CB: Victor Lindelof – Will come in for the absent Varane, with Ten Hag now only one injury away from fielding Harry Maguire.
CB: Lisandro Martinez – Is missing a number of first choice defensive colleagues for this trip to London so will have to step up to keep Man Utd afloat.
LB: Diogo Dalot – Sergio Reguilon has been brought in as an emergency loan signing but Dalot should deputise against Arsenal with Shaw and Tyrell Malacia out.
CM: Casemiro – Has copped some flak with a sluggish start to the season. Has to step up here with so many defensive players out injured.
CM: Christian Eriksen – Will continue to fill the position vacated by Mason Mount. Netted one north London derby goal during his time with Tottenham.
RW: Antony – You know it’s bad when Alan Brazil and Gabriel Agbonlahor are telling you to take notes from Anthony Gordon.
AM: Bruno Fernandes – United’s voluble captain will be in the ear of the officials all afternoon but his contribution in the final third will be more important in deciding the game’s outcome. Helped his side turn the tide in the victory over Forest.
LW: Marcus Rashford – Has shown more sharpness out wide than through the middle, being involved in all three goals against Forest.
ST: Rasmus Hojlund – The big question, will Rasmus Hojlund play? Erik ten Hag suggested in his press conference that the Dane is ‘ready to start’. This will demote Anthony Martial back to the bench. Thereby, Man United will introduce a new attacking trio this season with a quality central-forward
Manchester United predicted lineup