Manchester United predicted XI to face Crystal Palace: Wout Weghorst to make debut

Wout Weghorst is predicted to make his debut for Manchester United as as the side aim for a sixth straight Premier League victory.

The Manchester United back line has been incredibly impressive of late, conceding just three goals in their last seven fixtures since the return of domestic football – however there could be changes to the back line against Crystal Palace as Erik ten Hag considers his options.

With a fixture against Arsenal on the weekend, there is a solid chance that Ten Hag will want to rotate and rest his players, giving others game time. David de Gea is expected to stay in goal, but the back line could see the re-introduction of Lisandro Martinez in the XI, paired with Harry Maguire in order to give Raphael Varane some rest.

Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka would continue their fine form, rounding off the back line.

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If Casemiro receives one more yellow card in the Premier League, he would miss the next available fixture – and if he was to miss the game against Arsenal, the consequences could be disastrous, considering his importance to the side.

For that reason, it would make sense for Ten Hag to rest the Brazilian in favour of Scott McTominay, who has been linked with a move away in recent times due to his lack of game time. McTominay would likely feature alonside Fred, who looks a rejuvenated player under Ten Hag after his quality performance against Manchester City last Saturday.

With Christian Eriksen potentially rested, Bruno Fernandes could once again provide great value during a tough away fixture, with Antony and man-in-form Marcus Rashford operating on the right and left wings, respectively.

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The big question on everyone’s lips is, will new signing Wout Weghorst make his debut? Considering the fact that Anthony Martial was substituted at half time on Saturday due to injury prevention, the chances are yes, Weghorst will.

Full predicted XI

De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, McTominay, Fred, Fernandes, Antony, Weghorst, Rashford.