Bruno Fernandes has lauded Alejandro Garnacho, Harry Maguire, Fred and Wout Weghorst for their contribution from the substitute bench in Manchester United's victory against Wolves this weekend.
29.04.2023 - 08:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United face another tough test in the Premier League this weekend when welcoming Aston Villa to Old Trafford.
After losing a two-goal lead against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night, United have an immediate opportunity to respond on Sunday afternoon by returning to winning ways. It will be far from straightforward again though, as only one place and six points separate Erik ten Hag's team from Unai Emery's side heading into the encounter, albeit the visitors have played two matches more than United.
Manchester City are the only team currently boasting better form than Villa, with United's opponents unbeaten in ten, having won eight of those matches to rocket up the Premier League table this year. Ten Hag has plenty of food for thought amid United's contrasting form. Here is how they could line up this weekend.
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While question marks remain about the goalkeeper's future, De Gea has been ever-present in the Premier League this season. There is no immediate reason for that to change this weekend. A pair of big saves against Spurs reinforced the 32-year-old's importance to the team at the moment behind a makeshift back four.
The United defence fell apart after Ten Hag surprisingly substituted Wan-Bissaka, so the right-back seems set to stay in the side, at least while Shaw remains in central defence. There is no real reason to disrupt the partnership in the middle yet, with Harry Maguire's availability questionable after missing the midweek match. Tyrell Malacia flattered to deceive after coming on against Spurs, so Dalot should stay on the left of defence.
After proving himself fit enough to play the full 90
Bruno Fernandes has lauded Alejandro Garnacho, Harry Maguire, Fred and Wout Weghorst for their contribution from the substitute bench in Manchester United's victory against Wolves this weekend.
Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui is carrying no fresh injury concerns into this weekend as he prepares his side to face Manchester United on Saturday.
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Erik ten Hag praised Bruno Fernandes' ability to play in several positions after he made a vital contribution from the right wing during the 1-0 victory against Aston Villa.
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League clash with Aston Villa at Old Trafford this afternoon, making a couple of alternations.
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Manchester United will be looking to go one step closer to securing their place in the Champions League next season when they welcome an Aston Villa side who are in resurgent form under Unai Emery. The visitors have now emerged as late contenders for a place in the European places along with Brighton & Hove Albion, Tottenham and Liverpool.
Erik ten Hag hailed Bruno Fernandes as a "great captain" who set an example for his Manchester United teammates by completing 90 minutes against Tottenham.
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