Manchester United face Aston Villa in the Premier League at Old Trafford this afternoon, and our writers have selected their preferred starting lineups.
Team news and recent form
United trailed 2-0 at half-time against Roma in the Champions League earlier this week before completing a 3-2 comeback victory. The win ended Michael Carrick's run of nine matches without a victory and provided a confidence boost ahead of the visit of Villa, who were beaten 3-0 by Barcelona on Wednesday.
Lisandro Martinez is suspended after being sent off against Chelsea last weekend, while Carlos Baleba has been ruled out for a number of weeks. Patrick Dorgu is a doubt as he builds back up to full fitness.
Tyrone Marshall's lineup
Tyrone Marshall believes changes are needed at the back, restoring Dalot to right-back, bringing Mazraoui in at left-back and starting De Ligt and Yoro together. With Baleba out, he would pair Tielemans with Mainoo in midfield, with Fernandes ahead of them. Lacey should start ahead of Amad, with Mbeumo through the middle and Cunha on the left.
Steven Railston's lineup
Steven Railston would make two changes from the Roma win, bringing Lacey and Santos into the team for Amad and Baleba respectively. He would also start Dalot at right-back, with Yoro and Maguire in the centre and Heaven at left-back.
Jack Flintham's lineup
Jack Flintham insists Dalot needs to return to right-back, noting the Portuguese was poor in midweek. He would pair Tielemans with Mainoo and give Lacey a start on the right, with Cunha continuing through the middle after his switch at half-time against Roma proved effective.
