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Manchester United Predicted Lineup for Opening Day Clash vs Fulham

A new season beckons for Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United side as they host Marco Silva’s Fulham at Old Trafford on Friday, 16th August 2024. Kick-off is at 8 PM UK time. Here is the Manchester United Predicted Lineup for the first game of the 2024/2025 Premier League campaign.

Manchester United Predicted Lineup as Red Devils Welcome Fulham in Opening Day Clash

Will our summer signings be involved against Fulham on Friday? 🤔

Erik has spoken ⤵️#MUFC || #PL

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 15, 2024

How Manchester United Have Lined-up Recently

Manchester United rotated heavily on their pre-season tour, blooding youth players alongside more senior stars who returned from holiday in staggered fashion following the summer’s international tournaments.

In the Community Shield defeat to Manchester City, the Red Devils named possibly the strongest side available to Ten Hag. André Onana started in goal, with a backline of Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans and Lisandro Martinez. Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo anchored the midfield in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Amad Diallo, Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford supporting false 9 Bruno Fernandes.

Manchester United Recent Form and Tactics

Manchester United had a mixed pre-season, with a defeat to Norwegian side Rosenberg and a win over Rangers coming before a pre-season tour to the USA that saw a win over Real Betis as well as defeats to Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool, followed by Community Shield penalty shootout defeat to neighbours Manchester City.

Coach Ten Hag looks set on continuing with last season’s 4-2-3-1 formation, with new signings Joshua Zirkzee, Lény Yoro, Matthijs De Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui expected to fit into the system.

Manchester United Injuries to Consider

Victor Lindelof is doubtful for Friday’s fixture, with Lény Yoro, Rasmus Hojlund, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia out at least until September.