Predicted Line-Up and Analysis for Manchester United’s Game at Old Trafford

Ahead of tonight’s highly anticipated game at Old Trafford, our United writers have weighed in on how they believe the Reds should line up against Sheffield United.

Samuel Luckhurst suggests that changes are necessary due to recent injuries and a tough match against Coventry. He believes that Aaron Wan-Bissaka should not continue at left-back and that a 250th academy graduate should be given a chance in the first team. He also advocates for Christian Eriksen to start in the league for the first time in three months and for Amad to make his first meaningful appearance in the Premier League. However, he predicts that Antony will likely be named on the right wing.

Steven Railston agrees that Wan-Bissaka should switch to the right-back position and Diogo Dalot should take over on the left. He also suggests that Casemiro should start in the center amid the defensive injury crisis. Railston believes that Scott McTominay should start alongside Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes in the midfield, with Marcus Rashford potentially not starting if he is not fully fit.

George Smith acknowledges the limited senior options available to manager Ten Hag and suggests that the back four should remain unchanged, with Wan-Bissaka and Dalot switching roles. He believes that Eriksen should replace McTominay in the midfield trio alongside Mainoo and Fernandes. Smith also advocates for Amad to start in the attack, especially if Rashford is unable to play.

With differing opinions on the lineup, it will be interesting to see how Ten Hag ultimately decides to set up his team for the crucial match against Sheffield United. Fans will be eagerly anticipating the starting XI as they hope for a positive result at Old Trafford.