On Monday night, Manchester United aim to secure their place in the FA Cup’s fourth round as they face Wigan Athletic. Following a recent 2-1 Premier League loss against Nottingham Forest, the Red Devils sit in eighth place. Erik ten Hag’s team has faced 14 defeats across various competitions this season and hopes to avoid a potential upset in the FA Cup’s third round.
Erik ten Hag is poised to make a few changes to the starting XI because even though Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez have been seen training, it’s unlikely they’ll be fit for the upcoming trip to League One Wigan. Moreover, Harry Maguire, Mason Mount, and Luke Shaw won’t returning to action until later this month.
4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted XI Vs Wigan Athletic
Defence
Andre Onana will function in goal for the Mancunian club after keeping a clean sheet in his last outing. Raphael Varane will form a defensive partnership with Jonny Evans at the heart of Man United’s backline as they try to keep the opposition attackers at bay throughout the game.
Wan-Bissaka will feature as the right-back while Diogo Dalot continues on the other flank as the left-back. Ten Hag will ask both of them to keep things solid defensively and offer some decent service from the wide areas.
Midfield
Christian Eriksen and Kobbie Mainoo will anchor the midfield for Man United as they try to win the possession at the centre of the park.
The talented trio of Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho will function just ahead of them as part of ten Hag’s attack. Fernandes will need to figure out a way to create a few inviting chances for his teammates to score.
Fecundo Pellistri and Scott McTominay will be named on ten Hag’s bench as they wait for a chance to impress in the second half.
Attack
Marcus Rashford will lead the line for the Red Devils on the attacking end of the field. He would be desperate to make a difference for Man United in this away encounter.
Anthony Martial will be available for selection on the bench.
