Rob Draper
Team (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Rafael, Jones, Evans, Rojo; Fletcher, Blind; Januzaj, Rooney, Di Maria; Falcao.
Justification: “Ditch the back three – Van Gaal has played with four for much of his career so there’s no need to continue with a vanity project. Luke Shaw will have to take a back seat for now and van Persie and Mata will have to learn how to be super subs. Just get the right shape and the best 11 on the pitch and worry about reputations later. Ideally Carrick would play in holding midfield when back from injury.”
Martha Kelner
Team (4-3-1-2): De Gea; Rafael, Jones, Rojo, Shaw; Herrera, Blind, Di Maria; Rooney; Van Persie, Falcao.
Justification: “This system best accommodates the almost embarrassment of riches Manchester United have in attack. Rooney reverting to the No 10 role allows for Falcao’s inclusion and could suit him better as he ages and loses the electrifying burst of pace he once had. Four at back is stronger. Mata is the one to miss out.