Predicted Manchester United line-up v Crystal Palace for Carabao Cup clash

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Manchester United take on Crystal Palace twice over the next week in the Carabao Cup and the Premier League.

Both games are at Old Trafford and Manchester United have a few selection decisions to make for the upcoming Carabao Cup clash.

It is important for Manchester United to keep up the momentum after a victory away at Burnley at the weekend.

Yet, it is also wise to rest the likes of Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, who have not yet had a break so far this season, including international games.

Predicted Manchester United line-up

There could be a debutant in goal with Turkish international Altay Bayindir brought in for Andre Onana. Last season Erik ten Hag used Martin Dubravka in the early Carabao Cup rounds.

Defence is the real problem due to injuries, however, Raphael Varane made a comeback late against Burnley, and he will likely start.

He could be playing alongside Harry Maguire, who returned to training on Monday.

The concern comes at left-back, where Sergio Reguilon could miss out due to injury. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are both injured.

This could leave an emergency option like Victor Lindelof filling in at left-back, with Diogo Dalot on the right. Or they could switch sides.

In midfield we could see Sofyan Amrabat make his first start for the club. He could be partnered by fellow North African, Hannibal Mejbri, who was so impressive in the win over Burnley.

While United could rest Hannibal, the Tunisian will be desperate to start and bolster his case for a starting spot against Palace again at the weekend.

We are predicting Christian Eriksen will complete the three-man midfield, with Mason Mount coming off the bench to make his return in the second half.

Anthony Martial could step in to lead the line, with Rasmus Hojlund getting a rest ahead of the weekend.

On the wings, Alejandro Garnacho and Facundo Pellistri need starts and this is a great opportunity for the young pair to show what they can do.

It is a lot of changes for Ten Hag to make, eight in total, and feels a little uncharacteristic for him. But it may also be a necessary step, to provide his squad players and returning stars an opportunity to show what they are capable of.