Goalkeeper
Ruben Amorim has already confirmed that Altay Bayindir will start in goal against Arsenal, offering Andre Onana a rest.
While Bayindir has shown flashes of promise, his last outing against Tottenham exposed a vulnerability to set pieces, an area Arsenal excel in.
With Arsenal likely to exploit this weakness, Bayindir will face a stern test.
For United to progress to the next round, the Turkish goalkeeper will need to deliver a commanding performance, both in dealing with aerial threats and organising his defence.
Defence
Set pieces are expected to play a significant role in this fixture, and Ruben Amorim will likely prioritise height and physicality in his defensive setup.
This approach points to Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt starting at centre and right centre-back, respectively, given their aerial presence and experience.
With Lisandro Martínez having accumulated significant minutes recently, this could be an opportunity to rest the Argentine.
In his place, Leny Yoro may get the nod at left centre-back.
The young defender has shown promise and could be entrusted with the task of containing Arsenal’s dynamic attack while adding fresh legs to United’s backline.
With Manchester United likely to adopt a deeper defensive approach against Arsenal, effective ball-carrying from deep will be crucial to bypass the visitors’ high press.
This tactical necessity could see Amad Diallo deployed at right wing-back, offering creativity and agility to help United transition quickly.
The move would also provide a well-earned rest for Noussair Mazraoui, who has been a consistent presence in recent fixtures.
On the left, Diogo Dalot is expected to retain his place, as the lack of viable competition makes him a key option for Amorim.
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