Manchester United head to Villa Park on Sunday to face the Premier League’s most in-form team, Aston Villa.
Ruben Amorim could claim a third successive away victory at Villa Park this weekend, continuing a superb run of results for Manchester United.
However, he will have to do so without Amad, Bryan Mbeumo, and Noussair Mazraoui, who have all now departed for AFCON.
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Additionally, United are without Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt, who are injured, and also Casemiro will miss the clash through suspension.
So with all these absences, what is the likely starting line-up for United?
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United changed system to almost a 4-2-3-1 against Bournemouth, but against Villa, we expect a return to the 3-4-2-1 due to a lack of winger options, unless Shea Lacey gets his debut.
With this in mind, here is our starting line-up for the game against Villa.
Senne Lammens: In goal, Lammens is a nailed-on starter at the moment. Sir Alex Ferguson doubled down on his Lammens praise recently, and the Belgian will be eager to get a clean sheet.
Leny Yoro: Moving into the back-line, and with Mazraoui’s absence, Yoro is a sure starter after impressing in the right-back role against Villa.
Ayden Heaven: The injury list means Heaven is set for a fourth successive start in the middle of the back three. Heaven has impressed with his on-ball ability, and we expect him to be key here, stepping into midfield.
Luke Shaw: With Lisandro Martinez gradually increasing his minutes, he might very well start here against Villa, but we think Shaw gets the nod due to sharpness against a tough opponent.
Diogo Dalot: With Amad gone, United’s wing-backs are about to get a lot more defensive, and we expect to see Dalot starting on the right with hopes he can continue his impressive form.
Bruno Fernandes: In midfield, Fernandes was among United’s best players against Bournemouth, and as usual, he will be an immediate starter.
Kobbie Mainoo: Despite all the speculation around Mainoo right now, this is a game he should absolutely be starting with Casemiro suspended. Additionally, Amorim praised Mainoo’s performance against Bournemouth and so we expect him to start.
Patrick Dorgu: With Dalot moved over to the right, we expect to see Dorgu back in the starting line-up on the left.
Matheus Cunha: After a slow start for United, Cunha now has goal involvements in back to back games and he will be keen to continue here. Cunha was excellent against Bournemouth and with Mbeumo out we see him on the right here.
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Mason Mount: This season has seen Mount back at his best, offering so much and becoming key to Amorim’s system. Now he will be relied upon even more over the next month.
Benjamin Sesko: Back in the starting line-up we fully expect to see Sesko after his injury. The Slovenian looked sharp against Bournemouth and he will be hoping to get back amongst the goals here.
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