Erik ten Hag is expected to rotate heavily for Thursday’s Europa League tie against Real Sociedad, although he should still be a strong side as he will be keen for United to continue their winning run.
Lisandro Martínez limped off against Arsenal and, although it’s nothing serious, he could be rested, with a Premier League game to play at lunchtime on Sunday.
Raphael Varane can also be put in cotton, so Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof could start.
If they’re fit, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw also need minutes, so it could be a familiar-looking back-four who steps onto the field for this one.
Behind them, Martin Dubravka could make his debut while David de Gea rests.
Donny van de Beek was dropped from Sunday’s squad due to injury but if fit he is another star who needs to have a game under his belt and could play alongside Casemiro who is expected to make his first start for the club. , and Fred. in midfield
On offense, Antony could start again, as Ten Hag will want him to get fit as soon as possible.
Marcus Rashford is also an injury doubt, but even if he is fit, he could also be rested after his efforts on Sunday.
Assuming Anthony Martial is still injured, Cristiano Ronaldo could start at No.9, with Sancho potentially also rested and either Anthony Elanga or Alejandro Garnacho on the left flank.
So there could be eleven changes from the team that beat Arsenal, but there will be big names on the bench and plenty of opportunities to make early changes if things don’t go United’s way.
With all of that in mind, here is our predicted XI for the game:
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