After a slump in form in the middle of the first half of the new season, Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United have picked up some decent form in the last few games in December and are now on the back of three back to back victories in the league. The manager will be happy with the performances of the team in these games and will hope that they can make light weight of the struggling Sunderland side that will travel to Old Trafford this week. David Moyes, will be back at his former club, facing them for the first time and will hope to put in a strong performance. Mourinho is expected to field his strongest lineup and here is the lineup he might play for this game.
Team News:
Manchester United have very few injuries to worry about as Luke Shaw remains the only injury absentee. Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who missed the last few games is expected to back in action for this game.
Formation: 4-3-3
David de Gea:
The undoubted no.1 at the club, De Gea should keep his place in the side for this game against Sunderland.
Antonio Valencia:
The first choice full back for Mourinho, Valencia, has been in decent for this season and he should start this game against Sunderland.
Chris Smalling:
Just coming back from injury, Smalling has spent enough time on the sidelines and he should be back in action for this game.
Phil Jones:
The English defender has also been in sublime for this season for Untied and he should keep his place in the side for this game at Old Trafford.
Marcos Rojo:
Though put in a decent performance at center back, Rojo, should be pushed to his original position for this game against Sunderland.
Ander Herrera:
The Spanish international has helped his side bring the best out of the world record signing Paul Pogba and he should start this game for Manchester United.
Michael Carrick:
The veteran midfielder has added some balance to the side and he should keep his place in the side for this game.
Paul Pogba:
The French international has looked home playing on the right of the three man defense and he should keep his place in the side for this game in a similar position.
Anthony Martial:
The young striker has been decent in front of goal this season and Mourinho should play him on the wing against Sunderland.
Wayne Rooney:
Cementing a place in the starting Xi in the last few games with impressive performances, the club skipper Rooney, should keep his place in the side for this game.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic:
The Swede has found his goal scoring form in the last few games and will be the biggest threat for Sunderland in this game.
