Manchester United later face Sheffield United in the Premier League at Bramall Lane as they look to go into the top four. The Red Devils have a game in hand and will put a statement of intent if they move into the top four of the league despite crashing out of the Champions League. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was expected to start with a good lineup and he hasn’t disappointed and has gone for a very strong lineup.
😤 Another big away day awaits… here's your United XI 👇
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 17, 2020
It seems that Solskjaer is aware of Sheffield’s lack of goalscoring prowess and has gone for an offensive side. The midfield trio of Matic, Pogba and Bruno Fernandes will be seen for the first time together after the Tottenham loss. Martial also returns to the starting XI after coming off the bench against City.
Mason Greenwood and Rashford are the wide players with Alex Telles getting the nod ahead of Luke Shaw. Dean Henderson is also given a rare start in the Premier League this season, against his former employers who he was with on-loan. Maguire and Lindelof will again be tested by the physicality of the Sheffield side and need to keep the backdoor shut for United.
The Blades starting XI. 👊
United manager Chris Wilder makes three changes for tonight’s home game against Man Utd. Oli McBurnie misses out with injury.#SHUMUN 🔴 pic.twitter.com/BnKvmmHkmE
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) December 17, 2020
Solskjaer has surely done his homework and now the players need to prove it on the pitch for the Manchester United manager and get into the top four in the Premier League table.
