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·31 Januari 2025
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Manchester United continued their winning momentum as they thrashed FCSB by 2-0 in the Europa League group stage match. They will next lock horns with Crystal Palace at home in the Premier League this weekend.
The Red Devils haven’t done really great in the league games and need to buckle up. They are 12th on the points table and surely need to climb up the ladders. However, it won’t be an easy tie as the Palace players can trouble Ruben Amorim’s side.
Defence
Altay Bayindir managed to keep a clean sheet in the previous game. But Andre Onana remains the first-choice goalkeeper when it comes to league games.
Harry Maguire is likely to walk into the XI to accompany Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez at the heart of the defence.
Noussair Mazraoui, who was used as a centre-back in the Europa League match, will return to his left-back position with Diogo Dalot being the full-back on the other side of the pitch.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 17: Harry Maguire of Manchester United in action during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Manchester United and Barnsley at Old Trafford on September 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Midfield
Manuel Ugarte has established himself as the engine of the side under Ruben Amorim and his place is secured for now. To partner up with him in the middle of the park, skipper Bruno Fernandes should get the nod.
Attack
Kobbie Mainoo is expected to be deployed in an advanced role, playing behind the striker. He will have the services of Amad Diallo alongside him.
Rasmus Hojlund could be sacrificed to make way for Joshua Zirkzee for the striker role.
Jonny Evans and Mason Mount are unavailable for this fixture while Luke Shaw has returned to training and might not get any minutes.
3-4-2-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup vs Crystal Palace