MNU VS MCI: Man Utd Confirmed Team News Predicted Lineup Ahead Their EPL Against Man City
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim faces several selection challenges ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
The Red Devils ended the international break on a high, having secured their first win of the season with a dramatic 97th-minute penalty from captain Bruno Fernandes against Burnley. They now aim to achieve back-to-back league victories for the first time under Amorim.
However, United have been hit by a triple injury setback. Matheus Cunha, Mason Mount, and Diogo Dalot, all starters in the 3-2 win over Burnley, are unavailable for selection, forcing Amorim to make three enforced changes.
Dalot’s absence is expected to be covered straightforwardly by Patrick Dorgu at left-wing back. The 20-year-old enjoyed limited minutes during the international break, so he should be fresh and ready.
Mount’s injury opens the possibility for Kobbie Mainoo to make his first Premier League start of the season. This change could see Bruno Fernandes move into a more advanced attacking midfield position alongside Bryan Mbeumo. Alternatively, Amorim may opt for a more defensive setup by pairing Manuel Ugarte with Casemiro in central midfield.
Benjamin Sesko, who has made three consecutive substitute appearances, is in line for his full Premier League debut. Meanwhile, new signing Senne Lammens will have to wait for his chance, as Altay Bayindir is set to continue in goal.
Manchester United head into the highly anticipated Premier League derby against Manchester City with several key injury concerns shaping their lineup. Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has been confirmed to retain his place between the sticks, as Andre Onana is out on loan and new arrival Senne Lammens is not expected to start. Defensively, Lisandro Martinez remains sidelined following knee surgery, while Diogo Dalot is ruled out, leaving United to rely on Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw, and teenage star Leny Yoro at the back. Noussair Mazraoui, recently returning from injury, could be tasked with filling the right wing-back role.
In midfield, Amorim faces a reshuffle with Mason Mount unavailable. Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo are likely to provide balance in the middle, while captain Bruno Fernandes will push forward to lead United’s creative play. In attack, the absence of Matheus Cunha has opened the door for summer signing Benjamin Sesko to make his full Premier League debut. He should be supported by Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo on the wings.
Predicted XI: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Mazraoui, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dorgu; Amad, Fernandes, Mbeumo; Sesko.
United will need resilience and discipline to overcome Pep Guardiola’s champions.
The predicted Manchester United XI for the derby is: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Mainoo, Casemiro, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Fernandes; Sesko.
Injured players: Cunha, Mount, Dalot, Martinez.
Source: London Standard
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