The Manchester United lineup that should start against Leeds

Harry Maguire, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford should all start on Sunday
Harry Maguire, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford should all start on Sunday / Pool/Getty Images
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Manchester United's place in the top four looks like it's pretty much secure, though Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men would be foolish to take their foot off the gas given how unpredictable the Premier League has been this season.

The Red Devils head to Leeds on Sunday as the two sides renew their intense rivalry, with Marcelo Bielsa's side potentially starting to harbour dreams of a late push for European football after their surprise win over Manchester City a couple of weeks ago and draw against Liverpool.

Here's how Solskjaer's side could shape up for the clash at Elland Road...


Man Utd predicted lineup

1. Goalkeeper & Defenders

Dean Henderson has done well in recent weeks
Dean Henderson has done well in recent weeks / Marc Atkins/Getty Images

Dean Henderson (GK) - The England man has settled into the role of United's number one nicely after dislodging David de Gea in the pecking order.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (RB) - The Red Devils' undisputed right-back. Still needs a lot of work on his attacking game but is probably the most competent one-on-one full-back in the league.

Harry Maguire (CB) - The skipper is an ever-present in the Red Devils' backline whenever he's available and he's done well in a turbulent few months at the club.

Victor Lindelof (CB) - Of all the players in the United team, this man possibly has the biggest few months ahead of him. With the club reportedly on the hunt for a new centre-back partner for Maguire, Lindelof needs to show he's up to the task.

Luke Shaw (LB) - What a turnaround this man has enjoyed at Old Trafford. From being publicly criticised by former boss Jose Mourinho to being one of the most important players at the club, Shaw now looks destined to start for England at the summer Euros.


2. Midfielders

Bruno Fernandes will no doubt start in the United midfield
Bruno Fernandes will no doubt start in the United midfield / Stu Forster/Getty Images

Scott McTominay (CM) - McSauce's influence on the team has continued to grow this season and Solskjaer appears to have plenty of faith in his ability to break up play and push the team forward.

Fred (CM) - By no means a mainstay in the United midfield but it's rare for Fred to not be involved, particularly when McTominay is in from the start.

Bruno Fernandes (AM) - Continued brilliance means Fernandes' top drawer performances are no longer raved about, they're just expected. That said, he hasn't clocked up a goal involvement for two league games now - what's he doing?!


3. Forwards

Mason Greenwood, Luke Shaw, Donny van de Beek
Mason Greenwood is back in goalscoring form / Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Mason Greenwood (RW) - Hasn't maintained the form he showed at the back end of last season, but four goals in his last three Premier League games have strengthened United's grip on a Champions League place.

Edinson Cavani (ST) - Marcus Rashford hasn't properly trained this week, so that likely means another start for Cavani - who after a slow start at Old Trafford is beginning to find some form.

Paul Pogba (LW) - After plenty of false dawns at Old Trafford, United appear to finally be getting the real deal Pogba. Has three assists in his previous three Premier League outings since returning from injury.