Ruben Amorim has opted for significant changes to Manchester United’s lineup for their clash against Arsenal. The manager has made six alterations, including two enforced ones.
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Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte step in for the suspended Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo, while Rasmus Hojlund replaces Joshua Zirkzee. Despite their brace-scoring performances over the weekend, Marcus Rashford and Zirkzee find themselves on the bench.
In a surprise move, Tyrell Malacia is named in the starting XI for his first Premier League appearance since May 2023. The full-back’s return comes amidst an intense battle for points at the Emirates.
Man Utd’s Starting XI and Substitutes
Starting XI: Onana, Dalot, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Malacia, Ugarte, Fernandes, Mount, Hojlund, Garnacho.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Kukonki, Yoro, Casemiro, Eriksen, Amad, Antony, Rashford, Zirkzee.
United’s lineup reflects Amorim’s intent to blend defensive solidity with offensive flexibility, with Garnacho and Hojlund set to spearhead their attacking efforts.
The decision to bench Rashford and Amad adds intrigue to a pivotal match in the Premier League title race.
