Predicted Line-Up: Manchester United vs Aston Villa (Pre-Season)
Preparation is in full flow for Erik ten Hag's Manchester United, as they look to be ready for their Premier League opener against Brighton on 7 August.
The next test will come against Aston Villa, who have improved upon their squad this summer and will be hoping to impress in Steven Gerrard's first full season in charge.
United have looked very impressive on tour so far in pre-season. Wins against Liverpool, Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace have given fans some extra confidence in the operation after last season drowned them in dread.
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Whilst pre-season is only pre-season, after a year of dreadful football, United fans are enjoying seeing the implementation of Ten Hag's style.
The manager seems as if he's found a preferred team at the moment. Although he is missing three big names; Cristiano Ronaldo and the two new signings - Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez; Ten Hag is finding comfort with a regular team.
There are some elements where he will likely want to experiment, including the use of Donny van de Beek instead of Scott McTominay in right centre-midfield.
This was tested in the second half of the Palace game for 15 minutes before the team was switched up, and Donny bagged an assist within that time.
Another call could be giving Hannibal Mejbri a start after minimal involvement so far in the summer. He has "impressed" Ten Hag during training and could do with some minutes alongside first team regulars if he is to stay at the club next season.
Harry Maguire will continue in the defence after a solid showing against Patrick Vieira's men.
Predicted line-up:
David de Gea
Diogo Dalot
Harry Maguire
Victor Lindelöf
Luke Shaw
Fred
Donny van de Beek
Jadon Sancho
Bruno Fernandes
Hannibal Mejbri
Anthony Martial
Topics: Manchester United, Donny van de Beek, Erik Ten Hag, Aston Villa, Football, Premier League
Cain Smith