Manchester United Predicted Lineup vs Arsenal – FA Cup

Key Points:

• Manchester United travel to Arsenal for the second time in a matter of weeks.
• Marcus Rashford remains sidelined by Ruben Amorim.
• Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, and Victor Lindelöf are unavailable due to injuries.

Just as whispers of an unthinkable relegation began to circulate, Manchester United showed resilience and competence at Anfield. Expected to endure a Liverpool thrashing, the Red Devils delivered a spirited performance in a 2-2 draw, showcasing the potential of Ruben Amorim’s evolving project.

Benefitting from a rare week of uninterrupted preparation, Amorim’s squad now turns its attention to Sunday’s FA Cup third-round clash against Arsenal. The Red Devils will seek revenge for their December defeat at the Emirates, where they were undone by set-piece vulnerabilities.

Here’s a look at how United could line up for the highly anticipated clash.

Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs Arsenal (3-4-2-1)

GK: Andre Onana
While Onana has faced criticism this season, backup Altay Bayindir has yet to instill confidence for high-stakes games, making the Cameroonian an essential choice.

CB: Leny Yoro
Amorim may opt for Yoro to replace Matthijs de Ligt, who played a key role in conceding both of Liverpool’s goals last weekend.

CB: Harry Maguire
Despite a missed chance late in the game at Anfield, Maguire delivered another solid defensive performance and will be critical in neutralizing Arsenal’s set-piece threats.

CB: Lisandro Martinez
Martinez rebounded from his struggles against Newcastle with an improved showing against Liverpool, reminding fans of his importance in Amorim’s defensive setup.

RWB: Amad Diallo
With Noussair Mazraoui potentially needing a rest, Amad could slot into the wing-back role, where he excelled earlier this season.

CM: Manuel Ugarte
Fresh off his best performance in a United shirt, the combative Uruguayan is a natural fit in Amorim’s midfield pivot.

CM: Kobbie Mainoo
While the young midfielder hasn’t replicated the brilliance of his breakout season, Mainoo has shown glimpses of his potential in recent matches and deserves the nod.

LWB: Diogo Dalot
Dalot impressed against Liverpool, but he faces a tougher challenge this weekend in a head-to-head battle with Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber.

AM: Bruno Fernandes
When Fernandes is at his best, United always have a chance. His creativity and leadership will be crucial against Arsenal’s disciplined defense.

AM: Alejandro Garnacho
Garnacho offers pace and enthusiasm, making him an ideal choice to exploit Arsenal’s backline if Amorim opts to shuffle his attacking setup.

ST: Joshua Zirkzee
With Rasmus Hojlund struggling for form, Zirkzee may get another opportunity to lead the line despite his disappointing outing against Newcastle earlier this month.