Manchester United will look to continue a club record run of nine consecutive away victories when they face Arsenal at the Emirates in a few hours time.
The Old Trafford outfit are arguably at their peak this season, especially after the historic comeback win in Paris and Ole will want his team to utilise this momentum and deal a hammer blow to Arsenal’s top 4 ambitions.
MANCHESTER UNITED TEAM NEWS
Anthony Martial has been declared fit by the manager while Nemanja Matic was also spotted today in the travelling party which confirms his availability.
There was no further update on the status of Jesse Lingard (hamstring), Juan Mata (hamstring), Phil Jones (illness), Antonio Valencia (knock) and Matteo Darmian (knock) who have not travelled with the squad to London. Ander Herrera is also expected to miss out even though he is not far away from a return.
Tahith Chong and Mason Greenwood have been included in the 20-man squad.
PREDICTED MANCHESTER UNITED LINEUP VS ARSENAL (4-3-3)
DEFENCE
David de Gea is the natural choice in the goalkeeper’s position. He has fond memories of recent meetings against the Gunners and will be a big thorn in the flesh for the likes of Lacazette and Ramsey.
Ashley Young is likely to start at right-back. Diogo Dalot offers an alternative if Ole opts for more flair.
Victor Lindelof and Chris Smalling should start at centre-back. The pair have played extensively in recent weeks but their displays mean Ole is unlikely to tinker in this crucial position.
Luke Shaw will line up at left-back.
MIDFIELD
With Ole stressing on the physical toll the Champions League match is likely to have taken, we feel Scott McTominay might make way for the experienced Nemanja Matic who is expected to be match-fit.
Fred was excellent in midweek and should retain his place while Paul Pogba will come back after missing the midweek match through suspension.
ATTACK
We feel Anthony Martial will come back straight to the starting XI. The front three is likely to be flexible as seen in big away games under Ole.
But to start off with, Romelu Lukaku, who is in red-hot form, will play through the middle while Marcus Rashford and Martial should take up the flanks.
