After two consecutive draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente in the Premier League and Europa League respectively, Manchester United will be looking to get back to winning ways against Ange Postecoglu’s Tottenham Hotspur side at Old Trafford this Sunday, September 29. Kick off is at 4.30PM. Here is the Manchester United predicted lineup for the clash.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup for Old Trafford Clash vs Tottenham Hotspur
How Manchester United Have Lined Up Recently
Manchester United have persisted with a 4-2-3-1 formation this season, with André Onana playing every game bar the Barnsley Carabao Cup tie in goal.
The defence has consisted of Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs De Ligt, Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot, with Harry Maguire rotating in for the Dutchman in Wednesday’s Europa League draw with Dutch outfit Twente.
Christian Eriksen has been a regular at the base of midfield of late, alongside Kobbie Mainoo or Manuel Ugarte, the latter rotating in for the Europa League stalemate.
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In attacking midfield, Amad Diallo has carved out his position on the right wing, with Bruno Fernandes ever-present in the number 10 role. On the left, Marcus Rashford has made a positive start to the current campaign, with Alejandro Garnacho coming off the bench as an impact substitute and replacing Rashford in the starting lineup against Twente.
Joshua Zirkzee has been operating as the number 9 in the absence of Rasmus Hojlund.
Manchester United Recent Form and Tactics
On paper, the Red Devils have made a mixed start to the season, with two league wins and a draw in five games thus far added to a convincing Carabao Cup win over League One Barnsley and a disappointing stalemate in Europe. With this being said, Erik ten Hag’s side have improved in both team structure and chances created this season, ranking third in the Premier League for xG created as well as big chances created.
With more control in possession and greater ease in constructing dangerous attacking moves, the issue this season has been finishing the numerous chances created. Indeed, the Red Devils have missed more big chances (17) than any other Premier League team this campaign, meaning that improved efficiency and a killer instinct could take this team right into top four contention as the season progresses.
Manchester United Injuries to Consider
Luke Shaw (Calf) and Victor Lindelof (Ankle) are close to a comeback, with both potentially being involved in the matchday squad next weekend. Tyrell Malacia (Knee) and Lény Yoro (Ankle) are expected to return in mid-October and mid-November respectively.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup
GK: André Onana
RB: Noussair Mazraoui
CB: Matthijs De Ligt
CB: Lisandro Martinez
LB: Diogo Dalot
CM: Kobbie Mainoo
CM: Christian Eriksen
RW: Amad Diallo
CAM: Bruno Fernandes
LW: Marcus Rashford
ST: Joshua Zirkzee
Current Odds: Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester United: 11/8
Draw: 29/10
Tottenham: 7/4
(Odds by Bet365)