Manchester United Predicted XI: We predict Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s selection as they host Bournemouth in the Premier League
Solskjaer has many defenders in his squad.
Manchester United Predicted XI: We predict Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s selection as they host Bournemouth in the Premier League.
United face off against Bournemouth this afternoon, as they look to build on their excellent form since the return of football following the extended break.
The Red Devils have won their last three matches, including a scintillating 3-0 win away at Brighton & Hove Albion last Tuesday.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are up against a Bournemouth team desperate for points, as they lie in 19th position and currently one point from safety.
It’s a completely different picture for United, as they hunt down 4th placed Chelsea and 3rd placed Leicester City for a Champions League qualification spot.
So which United players will be tasked with the challenge of continuing their great form. Here we predict Solskjaer’s XI…
Goalkeeper: Despite United’s No.2 Sergio Romero performing well pretty much every time he wears a United shirt, Ole will still choose David De Gea between the sticks this afternoon. The Spaniard’s form has been questioned throughout the season, but he’ll still be the first name on the team sheet today.
Defenders: Solskjaer has been very consistent with his back four since football returned, but we believe he will use this opportunity to rest some players. We believe Brandon Williams will come in for Luke Shaw and Eric Bailly will replace Victor Lindelof, to play alongside Harry Maguire and the imperious Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Midfielders: United’s midfield looks a different beast with January signing Bruno Fernandes unlocking defences and the return of Paul Pogba from injury. Those two will start, but despite Nemanja Matic’s brilliant performance we believe he will be rested in place for Scott McTominay.
Forwards: Mason Greenwood is the talk of United at the moment, following his fantastic performance on the South Coast. We’re backing him to retain his place, but Marcus Rashford will be given a rest in place for Daniel James and Odion Ighalo will come into the starting line-up as Solskjaer looks to keep his players fresh.
Predicted XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Bailly, Williams; McTominay Pogba, Fernandes; James, Greenwood, Ighalo.