Manchester United Possible Starting Line-Up Against Luton Town At Kenilworth Road

Manchester United are aiming to maintain their pressure on the Champions League places against Luton Town this weekend. Do not let the intimate setting fool you… Kenilworth Road has proven a banana skin for several big hitters in the Premier League.

Both Manchester City and Liverpool trailed Rob Edward’s men, with the latter relying on a last-minute equaliser to spare their blushes. Newcastle United were also beaten when they travelled to Luton in December.

The Red Devils know another win could move them to within three points with Tottenham in fifth- a position that may guarantee a Champions League spot next season. But what about injuries?

Here’s how Manchester United could line up considering the injuries that have rocked the team:

GOALKEEPER AND DEFENCE

Man United’s defence was peppered at Villa and, for the most part, held firm. Andre Onana displayed his best performance since arriving, with Harry Maguire also earning praise.

One area of contention is £30m man Luke Shaw as he hobbled off at half-time against Villa. That was understood to have been precautionary but does give Ten Hag food for thought. As it stands, he makes the cut in this team.

Lisandro Martinez (knee) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (hamstring) remain sidelined. MidfieldMan United have won three on the bounce since Casemiro returned to the side. Expect the veteran campaigner to glue the midfield together at Luton again.

MIDFIELD

In support, the Red Devils are also likely to remain unchanged from the Villa clash. Kobbie Mainoo continues to impress and is reportedly on the cusp of an England call-up. Casemiro is expected to retain his starting spot in defensive midfield with the pivot between him and kobbie Mainoo seems to be making rounds.

That defensive solidity allows Bruno Fernandes the freedom to make United tick in the number 10 role. He will be looking to make an impact in a game where Ten Hag’s men will expect to dominate possession.

ATTACK:

Similarly to midfield, the frontline has also started to click in recent games. Rasmus Hojlund has netted in his last five games to silence the transfer critics. Marcus Rashford, too, is starting to look like his old self on the left flank while Alejandro Garnacho has been United’s player of the season so far. Antony and Amad Diallo give Ten Hag options to turn to from the bench, with Anthony Martial injury until mid-March.

Predicted XI

Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes; Garnacho, Rashford, Hojlund