In the absence of Hojlund, we can expect new summer signing, Joshua Zirkzee, to start in the No.9 role for the Old Trafford outfit.
Behind the Dutch international, Fernandes should feature in the No.10 role, on the other hand, the likes of Garnacho and Rashford would likely start on the flanks.
In the center of the park, Kobbie Mainoo, who had an impressive season last time out and proved to be a hit for England at the Euros, must start.
The youngster will have to partner Casemiro in the midfield since Man Utd have thus far failed to secure a defensive midfielder signing this summer.
Shaw is a doubt but could be fit to feature in the left back role, at the other end, Diogo Dalot is expected to start in the right back position.
In the central defense, Martinez is expected to start but with Leny Yoro out injured, Evans could partner the Argentine in front of Cameroonian goalie, Andre Onana. Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof are also doubts.
Man Utd’s strongest possible 4-2-3-1 XI vs Man City: Onana; Dalot, Evans, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee.
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