Jose Mourinho’s side unarguably has been performing way below their ability, on paper. Big but wasteful Lukaku has been missing sitters from the start only to be given more chances to underperform again. No wonder, he should be given a red and let Rashford start in the striking position.
With a lot of promises came a promising youngster, Martial. Though not given ample chances, the Frenchman has been making impact lately with his rather cumbersome approach.
Maybe, the buoyancy of Rashford and Martial can unlock Newcastle.
Sanchez has been unlucky with his crosses not dipping where he has wanted and his legs not supporting his body. But the Chilean has shown the intent to score and the desire to start with his full-throttled runs back to defend for Red Devils. Mou start with Martial, Sanchez, and Rashford.
A rather non-viable belief to leave Lukaku but a shot ought to be taken more early than not.
The midfield trio should supposedly feature Pogba, Mata and Matic. No doubt, Pogba will be given a start. Mata’s creative incision has to be in the field to give an edge to United.
The backs should be mettled by Dalot and Shaw, capable of sneaking through the flanks with their vigour and creating chances with their dipped passes.
The center-back should be a Bailly-Smalling package, capable of not letting the home team fulfill their netting vow against De Gea.
