Predicted Manchester United XI v Watford

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Manchester United are back in action this weekend against Watford.

The break gave United a chance to refresh, which was much-needed after the chastening 2-0 defeat at home to City.

Watford beat United 2-0 during the last meeting at Vicarage Road, although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has registered two home victories since, a 3-0 win and a 1-0 win.

How will United line up?

United’s shift to a 3-5-2 formation only seemed temporary and it is a poor fit for several players. Expect United revert to Solskjaer’s favoured 4-2-3-1.

David de Gea will retain his place in goal and Aaron Wan-Bissaka will most likely resume his role at right-back.

In central defence, Eric Bailly is likely to be the odd man out, with Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire preferred.

The first big decision comes at left-back, where Luke Shaw missed England;s fixtures due to a concussion.

This is a great chance to bring Alex Telles back into the line-up, and he did particularly well against Watford back in January.

There also could be a chance in midfield for Donny van de Beek, at long last.

Fred played twice for Brazil during the break and may not be ready to start this game, with a view to Villarreal in mind.

Scott McTominay will probably partner him, although it is possible Nemanja Matic gets the nod.

Bruno Fernandes will likely start as the attacking midfielder, although don’t rule out a rare start for wantaway Jesse Lingard.

This game is an ideal chance for Jadon Sancho to come back into the line-up, against the club where he began his career.

Marcus Rashford and Cristiano Ronaldo will complete United’s attack, with Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood on the bench, and Edinson Cavani not available due to injury.

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