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The two Uniteds will resume their rivalry in the Pennines derby at the Theater of Dreams on Sunday, and the Red Devils’ poor form at home this season will give Marcelo Bielsa’s visitors an added incentive.
Solskjaer’s starting lineup is largely rebounding in full force, but there are a few decisions for the coach to make: start in goal.
Dean Henderson got off to a rare start at Sheffield United in the middle of the week, but made an early mistake to gift the Blades a goal. The England goalkeeper recovered and performed well thereafter, but David de Gea is likely to return as number one.
Edinson Cavani has missed the last three games with a groin problem, but it’s likely at least an option after training on Friday.
Cavani could well be an option off the bench, which means Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford are likely to start on offense again. Mason Greenwood wasn’t at his best midweek, but he was retired early, perhaps with an eye on this game.
Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba sat in midfield behind Bruno Fernandes to good effect, although Solskjaer may be tempted to bring in Fred or Scott McTominay, or possibly both, in a diamond formation.
Defenders Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe should be available after what Solskjaer called “minor injuries,” while Luke Shaw could replace Alex Telles after returning from injury.
Manchester United XI planned: (4-4-2) De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; Fred, McTominay, Pogba, Fernandes; Martial, Rashford.
Sunday at 4.30 pm GMT, Sky Sports
Manchester United Provisional Squad: De Gea, Henderson, Grant, Wan-Bissaka, Fosu-Mensah, Lindelof, Maguire, Bailly, Tuanzebe, Telles, Shaw, Williams, Fred, Pogba, McTominay, Fernandes, Matic, Van De Beek, Lingard, James, Mata, Ighalo , Martial, Rashford, Cavani.
Injured: Marcos Rojo (calf), Phil Jones (knee)
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