Early Manchester United predicted line-up v City

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Manchester United are back in action on Saturday night against Manchester City.

A big game is the ideal way to bounce back from Champions League elimination; providing we win of course.

A victory over Pep Guardiola’s side would be the best possible way for United to get back on track.

In the Premier League, United are in sixth position, currently one point ahead of City.

Returns could give United a fresh feel

The three key players who missed United’s defeat in Leipzig could all make returns.

Fred was only out with suspension, and after resting against West Ham, he is a near certainty to start at home to City.

Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial’s injuries were enough to prevent them playing in Germany, but they should be able to start, hopefully, this weekend.

Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, with 21 goals combined this season, would complete an attacking United front four.

The biggest question would be over who partners Fred in midfield. Donny van de Beek would be an attacking but solid choice.

Another way to freshen United up would be to play Dean Henderson in goal after David de Gea’s dip in form.

Henderson would relish playing in the derby, and if he does play, then the back four should stay the same to provide some consistency.

A return to Solskjaer’s favoured 4-2-3-1 formation which led to a win over City in the home fixture back in May could be the right call.

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