Manchester United will entertain the Premier League leaders Liverpool at Old Trafford this Sunday afternoon hoping to bounce back from their 1-0 away defeat to Newcastle United. The Red Devils have lacked consistency in terms of results this season which has seen them slide down to the 12th place in the league table.
The Mancunian outfit could lineup in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Sergio Romero and Axel Tuanzebe expected to be named in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first-team this weekend.
4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup To Face Liverpool
Defence
David De Gea hobbled off with an injury while on international duty with Spain, so he is unlikely to recover in time to feature in this clash versus the Reds. Sergio Romero will operate as the primary goalkeeper for the Red Devils in the absence of De Gea this weekend.
Axel Tuanzebe was enjoying a good run of form for Man United before the international break. Thus, he might get the nod to start alongside Harry Maguire at the heart of Solskjaer’s backline. Victor Lindelof has been average at best for United this season so he might be demoted to the bench.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is a doubt for this clash but is expected to recover in time to start at Old Trafford on Sunday. The ex-Crystal Palace talent would need to keep a keen eye on Liverpool’s Sadio Mane as the Senegalese’s pace will likely cause him some problems this weekend.
Ashley Young will assume the duties of a captain and operate from the left-back position. Luke Shaw will probably miss out on this encounter versus Jurgen Klopp’s men.
Midfield
Scott McTominay and Fred will resume their midfield partnership as they look to stifle the Liverpool midfielders and stop them from dominating possession at the centre of the park. Fred is yet to showcase his true worth to the Man United supporters, so this crucial match against the Merseyside giants could be his ideal chance to shine and prove his value to the Old Trafford faithful.
The talented trio of Andreas Pereira, Juan Mata and Daniel James will lineup just ahead of them as part of Solskjaer’s attack. They will look to threaten on the counter with James posing the most potent threat for the Liverpool defenders.
Paul Pogba can be ruled out of this contest due to injury, but Anthony Martial has a slight chance to play a part if he can pass a late fitness test ahead of the game this weekend.
Attack
Marcus Rashford will once again get an opportunity to lead the charge for the Red Devils up top. The English striker is completely out of form and doesn’t look like he fancies himself playing as a centre-forward.
Mason Greenwood is a doubt for this encounter, but he should be ready to make an impact off the Man United bench.
