How Manchester United will line-up against Derby County
By Bence Bocsak
Manchester United welcome Derby County in the Emirates FA Cup tonight and their former legend, Wayne Rooney. Here’s how they will line-up.
Manchester United have often faced bitter disappointment in the FA Cup throughout the years. The Red Devils hold the record for the most appearances in the final and the highest number of defeats in the final.
The club’s trophy horde has dried up in recent years and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be desperate to bring some silverware back to Old Trafford.
In Derby County, United face a relatively easy opponent on Thursday night who they should be able to beat comfortably and advance into the latter stages of the tournament.
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Undoubtedly the biggest focus ahead of the tie has been the return of Wayne Rooney to Old Trafford with the former English international set to grace the turf as an opposing player for the first time since his departure from the Premier League.
United hold Rooney in high regard.
Wayne Rooney spent 13 seasons with the club and scored over 250 goals for the Red Devils in all competitions.
He will be eager to cause an upset, especially considering the good form he has been in since his arrival at Derby County.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to rest some players, but he will still play a strong line-up as United regard the FA Cup as an important competition.
Here is how the Red Devils are expected to line-up:
Goalkeeper: Sergio Romero
Right Back: Diogo Dalot
Centre Back: Eric Bailly
Centre Back: Harry Maguire
Left Back: Luke Shaw
Central Midfielder: Nemanja Matic
Central Midfielder: Jesse Lingard
Central Midfielder: Bruno Fernandes
Right Winger: Daniel James
Left Winger: Mason Greenwood
Forward: Odion Ighalo
There will be a return in the side for Sergio Romero which will cause some controversy considering David De Gea’s error at the weekend.
Eric Bailly is expected to get a long run out, however Scott McTominay will be rested.
Odion Ighalo who was in good form against Club Brugge will hope to find the back of the net yet again.
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What do you think will be the score against Derby County?