Predicted Manchester United line-up v Watford

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Manchester United are back in action this weekend against Watford looking to push ahead in the battle for a Champions League place.

Arsenal’s late victory over Wolves on Thursday night makes the race for the top four a lot tougher, and heading into a gruelling run of fixtures, this game at home to Watford is a must win.

United this one won’t be easy. Watford beat United 4-1 at Vicarage Road in November, a result which saw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sacked.

The Hornets have since changed manager themselves, hiring Roy Hodgson. The former England boss has won his last two matches at Old Trafford while Crystal Palace manager, and will be looking to spring another upset.

Changes expected for United

Manchester United are likely to make changes to the starting line-up from the one which started in Spain against Atletico Madrid in midweek.

While David de Gea will keep his place in goal, there will be changes to the back four, both potentially at full-back.

There is no chance of Victor Lindelof being used again at right-back and the Swede will likely have to settle for a place on the bench, with Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane preferred.

Alex Telles should come in at left-back after a strong display after coming off the bench in midweek. Even though Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been involved the last couple of games, Diogo Dalot should return to the side here.

Another player who performed strongly in midweek when he came on was Nemanja Matic. This game is the ideal match to bring the Serbian in and give Paul Pogba a rest.

Scott McTominay is still expected to miss the fixture, so United’s midfield trio should be the balanced one which ended the game in Madrid, Matic, Fred, and Bruno Fernandes.

Up front the big change will be Anthony Elanga coming in for a well deserved start with Marcus Rashford dropped. Cristiano Ronaldo will lead the line, with Jadon Sancho on the other wing.