Man United predicted line up vs Sunderland: Martial to replace Rooney, summer signing to return

Man United predicted line up for Sunderland game this weekend.

Our Man United predicted line up as Louis van Gaal’s side take on Sunderland in the Premier League this Saturday, with Wayne Rooney possibly set to lose his place…

GK: David de Gea

Continuing in goal since replacing Sergio Romero as number one when his Real Madrid transfer fell through, David de Gea is a sure starter this weekend.

DR: Matteo Darmian

A fine right-back, Matteo Darmian has settled well at Manchester United since joining in the summer and is more than likely to feature again.

DL: Ashley Young

With Luke Shaw injured for the rest of the season, Ashley Young could be United’s best option at left-back for the time being.

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DC: Chris Smalling

Fast becoming one of United’s most important players, Chris Smalling has been rock solid recently and will surely be in from the start against Sunderland.

DC: Daley Blind

Despite some suggestions that he could move to left-back in Shaw’s absence, Daley Blind should continue at left-back for United for the time being.

MC: Morgan Schneiderlin

Rested against Ipswich in the Capital One Cup, Morgan Schneiderlin will surely get a start for the Red Devils for the visit of Sunderland.

MC: Bastian Schweinsteiger

A player growing into his role at United, Bastian Schweinsteiger has looked better in recent games and can do some real damage to a struggling Sunderland side this Saturday.

AMR: Memphis Depay

Another big name rested against Ipswich, Memphis Depay returns to our Man United predicted line up and starts on the right-hand side.

AML: Juan Mata

Likely to rotate with Depay, Juan Mata takes up a role on the left of United’s attacking midfield three and will be the team’s main source of spark and creativity.

AMC: Marouane Fellaini

Not a guaranteed starter, but there seems a decent chance Marouane Fellaini could get the nod over Wayne Rooney for the number ten role this weekend after a strong run of form.

FC: Anthony Martial

Superb since signing for United this summer, Anthony Martial surely deserves to be in ahead of Rooney right now and he gets the nod in our Man United predicted line up, though it would undoubtedly be a bold call from Van Gaal.