English Premier League giants Manchester United are off to a decent start under Dutch manager Erik ten Hag.
The Red Devils have won six of their first eleven games. You have added twenty points so far and you are in sixth position in the table. Manchester United are currently unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions.
United recently earned a 3-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in their last game. They will now face West Ham at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag’s side hope to continue the momentum from him. A victory in this match will help them reach the fifth position. Meanwhile, their opponent West Ham have won six of their last eight games. They have a chance to get into the top half of the table with a win today.
So before the match, let’s take a look at how Manchester United can line up against West Ham.
Expected starting eleven of Manchester United
Manchester United are expected to start the match in Erik ten Hag’s typical 4-2-3-1 setup. Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea will start as goalkeeper. The Spaniard has been in top form lately. He will once again have to be at his best against West Ham’s formidable striker.
Manchester United’s summer signing Lisandro Martinez will keep his place at the heart of the defence. The Argentine defender will be accompanied by Victor Lindelof as Raphael Varane is not yet fully fit.
Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot will start at right back. Since the arrival of Erik ten Hag, Dalot has made the right-back position his own. His performances have only improved, making him an automatic starter against West Ham. England international Luke Shaw will play at left back. Since he returned from injury, Shaw hasn’t made a single misstep.
Former Real Madrid midfielder Casemior will start at the base of Manchester United’s midfield. Casemiro scored an important goal for the Red Devils in their last English Premier League match against Chelsea. The Brazilian will have another new signing from United, Cristian Eriksen, as a partner. After playing in various positions at the start of his United career, the Danish midfielder has finally settled in at No. 8.
Just ahead of this duo, Bruno Fernandes will play as an attacking midfielder. The Portuguese has recently been criticized for being out of shape. But despite that, he will start the game against West Ham.
Going into the attacking line, Manchester United will most likely make two changes to their lineup. Argentine striker Alejandro Garnacho played a good game against Sheriff. Despite that though, Jadon Sancho is going to start at the left wing position.
Brazilian winger Antony will keep his place on the right flank. The scorer of the last game, Cristiano Ronaldo, will once again be relegated to the bench to accommodate Marcus Rashford in the forward position.
full lineup
Goalkeeper: David De Gea
Defenders: Diogo dalot, Victor Lindelof, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia
Midfielders: Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes
Forwards: Antony, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho
