Former Manchester United captains Gary Neville and Roy Keane disagree that Bruno Fernandes' 'free role' given to him by Erik ten Hag is getting the best out of the attacking midfielder.
30.12.2023 - 17:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United fans are lamenting the absence of Rasmus Hojlund in the club's clash with Nottingham Forest, although are happy that Amad has made the squad for the first time this season.
Hojlund broke his Premier League duck against Aston Villa in midweek but misses United's final match of 2023 through illness and is replaced by Antony. Amad has not played all campaign after suffering a knee injury in pre-season but has been named on the bench after completing his rehabilitation.
United will look to record back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since November following their 3-2 comeback win over Villa on Boxing Day. Anything but a win will see the Reds fall further behind in the race for top four.
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Andre Onana starts in goal in what will be his final Premier League match before jetting off with Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations. With Luke Shaw still suffering from a small knock, the back four stays the same with Diogo Dalot staying at left-back as Aaron Wan-Bissaka takes the other flank.
Jonny Evans - who has now played more games than he did for Leicester last season - is given the nod alongside Raphael Varane with Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire not expected back until the new year.
Christian Eriksen starts alongside the increasingly impressive Kobbie Mainoo while Bruno Fernandes begins in his usual attacking midfield role with his five goals and five assists making him the United player with the most goal contributions this season.
Antony was dropped against Villa but comes back in to push Marcus Rashford up top while Alejandro Garnacho, who grabbed a brace on Tuesday, completes the
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Manchester United will look to record back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since November when they take on Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
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