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The Manchester United Lineup That Should Start Against Crystal Palace

By Charlie Stewart

Man Utd begin the new season on Saturday
Man Utd begin the new season on Saturday / Pool/Getty Images
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Manchester United kick off their season with a home fixture against Crystal Palace on Saturday in the Premier League.

The Red Devils ended the last league campaign strongly, going 14 games unbeaten as they snuck into third place. They go into this game as strong favourites.

The whole side celebrates as Man Utd seal Champions League qualification
The whole side celebrates as Man Utd seal Champions League qualification / Pool/Getty Images

However, they face a Crystal Palace side who won on their last visit to Old Trafford, thanks to a late goal from Patrick van Aanholt. The Eagles also began their season with three points after Wilfried Zaha's goal defeated Southampton.

Here is the side that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could name for their opener on Saturday.

1. Goalkeeper and Defenders

De Gea faces competition from Dean Henderson for his spot
De Gea faces competition from Dean Henderson for his spot / James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images

David de Gea (GK) - It could be a make or break season for David de Gea. With Dean Henderson returning to Old Trafford off the back of an excellent loan spell at Sheffield United, the Spaniard will have to avoid a repeat of last season's showing.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (RB) - Wan-Bissaka is almost guaranteed to start against his former side. The 22-year-old is still awaiting his first senior career goal, but is more renowned for his tackling ability.

Victor Lindelof (CB) - Whether he's good enough to play a substantial role in any silverware United may win remains to be seen, but for now Lindelof remains the favoured partner for Maguire.

Harry Maguire (CB) - Following an eventful summer for the Red Devils captain, Maguire will be hoping to hit the headlines for all the right reasons.

Luke Shaw (LB) - Having missed out on Real Madrid's Sergio Reguilon, it looks like Shaw will keep his place at left back for the coming season.

2. Midfielders

Van de Beek is in line for his first Man Utd appearance
Van de Beek is in line for his first Man Utd appearance / Soccrates Images/Getty Images

Nemanja Matic (CM) - Matic is likely to start after an impressive second half of last season. The Serbian scored a stunning injury-time winner against Saturday's opponents back in 2018.

Donny van de Beek (CM) - With Paul Pogba's fitness uncertain, new recruit Van de Beek could make his debut for the Red Devils.

Bruno Fernandes (CM) - The Portuguese star is just two goals off hitting the century mark at senior level. And no, they weren't all penalties.

3. Forwards

Rashford will keep his place in the team for now
Rashford will keep his place in the team for now / James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images

Mason Greenwood (RW) - With the seemingly never-ending Jadon Sancho saga still yet to be concluded, the 18-year-old will continue to take the right-wing spot for now.

Anthony Martial (ST) - After ending the season strongly to establish himself as the club's regular striker, the former Monaco man will be hoping to pick up where he left off last term.

Marcus Rashford (LW) - Much like Martial, Rashford is coming into the new term following his best ever goalscoring campaign. Those two netted once each when the two sides last met at Selhurst Park in July.