Two of the most respected managers in world football will go face to face this weekend as Manchester United welcome Arsenal to the Old Trafford in one of the games of the current Premier League season. Wenger’s side are in decent form, not losing any of their last 9 games while Manchester United are languishing in the 6th place, 8 points off the top of the table. They are fresh from a comfortable victory over Swansea before the international break and Mourinho will hope that his team puts in a similar performance for this game. It is a crunch game and the rivalry between the managers will only make it more spicy. So both managers will go with their best teams for this game and here is the predicted lineup for Manchester United for this game.
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The manager was dealt a blow after it was revealed that skipper Wayne Rooney picked up a knee injury and on international duty. However, the English striker may yet find a place on the bench for this game while Chris Smalling and Eric Bailly, are both sidelined. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss this game after picking up his 5th yellow card early this season while Andre Herrera will be back in action after serving his suspension. Antonio Valencia, who is nursing a broken arm might be pushed back into action with a protective bandage to his arm while Luke Shaw faces a battle with time to be fit for this game.
Formation: 4-3-2-1
David de Gea:
The Spaniard is easily one of the best shot-stoppers in the world of football and he should keep his place in the side for this game.
Antonio Valencia:
The Ecuador international picked up an injury a month ago to the arm and is expected to be back in action for this game and thrown into action in this crunch game.
Phil Jones:
Coming back to action after an injury he picked up in January this year, Jones will be thrusted back into action in this crunch game against Arsenal due to injuries.
Daley Blind:
The Dutch international has been decent as a make-shift center back for a couple of years now and he will keep his place in the side for this game.
Matteo Darmian:
Having put in some decent performance at the back for United recently, Darmian, should keep his place in the side as a left-back for this game.
Ander Herrera:
Having received a call up for national duty for the first time this international break, Herrera, will be full of confidence and should start this game coming back from a suspension.
Michael Carrick:
The English midfielder was superb in the previous outing for United, keeping the midfield ticking and he should keep his place in the side for this game.
Juan Mata:
The Spaniard has been one of the standout players for Mourinho this season and he should start this game against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Paul Pogba:
The million dollar signing scored a screamer for United in the last round and he should keep his place in the side for this game.
Anthony Martial:
The French striker has not been able to get consistent game time under his belt but injuries to the squad will see him start this game for United.
Marcus Rashford:
The English youngster has been impressive every time he steps out on the field and he will be given the responsibility to lead the attack of the side against Arsenal this weekend.
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