Regardless of how last season went, Manchester United vs Arsenal is still the headliner fixture of the opening Premier League weekend. Yes, United finished 15th last season but we still think Ruben Amorim has this club on the right path. And it all gets started on Sunday, with an epic clash against the side that finished runners-up the past three seasons.
In terms of trying to predict the starting lineup, we’re thinking Benjamin Sesko starts on the bench, but then comes on in the second half late.
Season Opener FYIs
Kickoff: Sunday August 17, 4:30pm, Old Trafford, Manchester, UK
Team News: Manchester United Arsenal
Starting Lineup Predictions: Manchester United Arsenal
Strongest Possible United Starting XI When Everyone is Healthy: go here
United Legend Wes Brown on United’s Scoring Problems: go here
And perhaps Sesko performs some heroics here? Immediately cements himself as a legend?
One player who will be critical to whether United realize their ambitions or not this season is Luke Shaw. The English defender, as oft-injured as he is, has still won two United Player of the year awards.
He was also named a PFA Best XI honoree twice. There a reason he starts at left back whenever Three Lions are in is playing in a major tournament final.
Man United Starting Lineup Prediction vs Arsenal FC
Altay Bayindir; Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw; Patrick Dorgu, Bruno Fernandes, Manuel Ugarte, Amad Diallo; Matheus Cunha, Rasmus Hojlund, Bryan Mbeumo
Paul M. Banks is the Founding Editor of The Sports Bank. He’s also the author of “Transatlantic Passage: How the English Premier League Redefined Soccer in America,” and “No, I Can’t Get You Free Tickets: Lessons Learned From a Life in the Sports Media Industry.”
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