Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has named his starting line-up for today’s Premier League derby against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
The Red Devils returned to winning ways in midweek with a 2-1 victory over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League. Rasmus Hojlund scored both goals after coming off the bench.
United are eight points behind the top four. They can make a statement this evening by beating City, who have won just one of their last ten matches.
Amorim has made four changes to the starting XI. Andre Onana continues in goal despite high-profile errors in the last two outings.
Harry Maguire comes in to partner Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez in defence.
Diogo Dalot moves to left wing-back, with Tyrell Malacia dropping to the bench. Noussair Mazraoui will start on the opposite flank.
Manuel Ugarte has been reinstated into midfield in place of Casemiro. The Uruguayan will be accompanied by captain Bruno Fernandes in the number eight role.
There is a surprise start for Mason Mount alongside Amad Diallo in the attacking midfield positions. Hojlund will lead the Red Devils’ attack against Pep Guardiola’s side.
Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho are in the matchday squad and no specific reason has been given for their omission.
Confirmed Man Utd line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Man City: Andre Onana; Harry Maguire, Matthijs De Ligt, Lisandro Martinez; Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot; Mason Mount, Amad Diallo; Rasmus Hojlund.
Article written by Sri Aswin .
