Manchester United return to action this weekend at home to Wolves in the Premier League.
It is a crucial game for Erik ten Hag‘s side in the race to secure a Champions League spot.
United need three wins from the final four matches, and this is one three of those games being held at Old Trafford.
The squad have had a week’s break since the 1-0 loss away at West Ham, a much-needed chance to reset.
Predicted Manchester United XI v Wolves
Manchester United’s home record at Old Trafford is strong, undefeated at home in all competitions since the first day of the season.
Erik ten Hag will not rip up his team and make wholesale changes after two defeats, but we do expect a key adjustment at the back.
David de Gea will start in goal despite his error last weekend. The big switch will come in defence with Raphael Varane returning to the side.
The objectives here are two-fold. Firstly, the fit again Frenchman will be well suited to the physical challenge of either Raul Jimenez or Diego Costa.
Secondly, this allows Manchester United to move Luke Shaw to left-back. He has been terrific in the centre, but he has been missed in his regular position in recent games.
With Raphael Varane ideally starting the cup final, getting Shaw re-acclimatised to left-back is important.
Victor Lindelof will also feature at centre-back, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka probably getting the nod at right-back over Diogo Dalot.
United will stick with the top choice three-man midfield of Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes despite them suffering a first defeat starting together.
In attack we expect Anthony Martial to get another chance leading the line, with Antony on the right.
An injury to Marcus Rashford makes him unlikely to start. This will see Jadon Sancho return to the starting line-up on the left wing.
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