Manchester United head into a must-win game at the Britannia Stadium knowing that any slip up could lead to severe consequences at the club – with manager Louis van Gaal’s future hanging in the balance.
The Dutchman stormed out of his pre-match press conference but confirmed that the players available has not changed from last time out. United suffered their third defeat in a row and their first home league defeat on Saturday against Norwich in what was a disastrous showing from the Old Trafford side.
United desperately need a result on Boxing day in order to get back on track in the race for the Champions League places having fallen nine points behind leaders Leicester City.
Here is the predicted Manchester United XI expected to take the field at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday.
The Spaniard could do little to prevent the two goals against Norwich after he has miserably exposed by United’s backline. De Gea would be expecting better protection from his defence as he comes up against a side Sir Alex Ferguson once dubbed as the ‘Jolly Green Giants.’
It was a shocker for the United defence against the Canaries last time out, with Phil Jones looking out of his depth. Louis van Gaal would expect a better showing from his back four, which is expected to remain unchanged, thanks to the lack of options at the back.
Morgan Schneiderlin has been rock solid in his central defensive role, albeit with a lack of invention in his passing. With Michael Carrick enduring a tough time against Norwich, Van Gaal might play the Frenchman alongside Marouane Fellaini in central midfield just to add a bit of power and stability in the centre of the park.
Ander Herrera worked brilliantly in a free role in midfield last season, and the Spaniard could be asked to tuck in on the right side in place of the out of form Juan Mata. Wayne Rooney and Memphis Depay should play in the middle and left respectively in an interesting looking attacking midfield threesome.
The Frenchman scored United’s consolation goal against Norwich City but has yet to rediscover his early season form. With goals difficult to come by for United, they need their front line striker to get back to his best.
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