Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made six changes to the Manchester United side that faced Wolves in the FA Cup ahead of this evening’s mammoth Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg against rivals Manchester City.
Starting at the back, superstar David de Gea is back between the sticks in the place of Sergio Romero – who made some quality saves against Wolves.
Victor Lindelof and Brandon Williams are the only defenders to retain their places in the starting eleven.
Marquee signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka enters the fray for Ashley Young and Phil Jones partners Lindelof at the heart of defence instead of Harry Maguire.
In midfield, Nemanja Matic makes way for Fred. Juan Mata and Tahith Chong have been replaced by Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford.
Speedster Dan James retains his spot on one of the wings and promising youngster Mason Greenwood makes his second consecutive start for the Red Devils.
Rashford will be captaining his boyhood club against their cross-town rivals, this is a massive moment for the England international.
Check out United’s lineup for tonight’s clash below:
? Here it is… the #MUFC starting XI to face City in our #CarabaoCup semi-final first leg!
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 7, 2020
Some fans appear to be disappointed with Phil Jones’ involvement, here’s what they made of Solskjaer’s teamsheet:
JONES? are you taking the mick
— Savvy (@savvy2410) January 7, 2020
Lingard and Jones???
— Jwalin? (@jwalinbhatt31) January 7, 2020
Manchester united is now becoming a joke
Jones
Lingard
?— Mustapha FPL (@MustaphaGGMU) January 7, 2020
, Jones, Lingard. We are dead.
— Maria #MUFC ? (@Katrina_maria_) January 7, 2020
Phill Jones why!!
— JoaxJoax1 (@JJoax1) January 7, 2020
That team is absolutely woeful. Lingard, Andreas and Jones will be the 3 worst players on the pitch guaranteed.
— Calum (@UtdCalum) January 7, 2020
Phil Jones in 2020. You hate to see it.
— Devils of United ? (@DevilsOfUnited) January 7, 2020
I’m going to bed
— Trey (@Saucymartial) January 7, 2020
Whilst some United fans may not be too pleased with the lineup, they ought to remember that the Red Devils got the better of their rivals exactly a month ago.
If Solskjaer can play to his side’s counter-attacking strengths, United will have a great chance of beating Pep Guardiola’s side.
