How United’s team could look against Stoke.
Manchester United host Stoke City at Old Trafford on Tuesday night as they look to keep their recent momentum going with another victory. Here’s now Louis van Gaal’s team could look against the Potters…
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GK: David de Gea
First choice goalkeeper for Manchester United, David de Gea will surely start for this game and is chasing a second clean sheet in a row.
DR: Antonio Valencia
A player growing into his role as a right-back at United, Antonio Valencia should take up this position again against Stoke on Tuesday.
DL: Ashley Young
On the back of some decent performances at left-back, Ashley Young seems the likeliest option again in that position with Luke Shaw out injured.
DC: Marcos Rojo
Back in action after some time out through injury, Marcos Rojo performed well in the win over Hull City and should continue at centre-back here.
DC: Chris Smalling
Another player whose form looks to be improving, Chris Smalling deserves a start for United again for the visit of Mark Hughes’ side.
DM: Michael Carrick
A vital player for this United team, Michael Carrick’s return has given the club a huge boost and he should continue in his defensive midfield role for this game.
MC: Marouane Fellaini
Much improved in recent games, Marouane Fellaini is enjoying his run in the United team at the moment and is likely to be selected in midfield again here.
MC: Ander Herrera
With Angel Di Maria out injured, it could be that Ander Herrera will be given a chance to impress for United, and it was the Spaniard who replaced the Argentine when he hobbled off against Hull at the weekend.
AMC: Juan Mata
In a number ten role behind the main strikers, Juan Mata looks the best option here and will need to provide the spark in the final third for the Red Devils in Di Maria’s absence.
FC: Wayne Rooney
A player in fine goalscoring form, United captain Wayne Rooney should start as usual upfront as he looks to inspire the club to another win.
FC: Robin van Persie
With no room for the struggling Radamel Falcao, Robin van Persie should start again after a much improved display capped with a goal in the 3-0 win over Hull.
