Cunha Sparks Electric Front Three as Man Utd Unleash Attacking Arsenal Against Brentford
Manchester United enjoyed a restful midweek while Carabao Cup and Europa League matches took place elsewhere, but the Red Devils' plentiful break periods should benefit Ruben Amorim's squad as the Premier League campaign continues.
United are improving their injury situation, and a triumph against Chelsea last weekend has brought some joy back to supporters who had begun drifting toward despair.
Consecutive Premier League victories remain their primary objective at the Gtech this weekend, as they encounter a Brentford team that has secured only one win from their five league matches under new boss Keith Andrews.
Here's how Amorim might arrange the Red Devils in west London for Saturday's early kickoff.
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Brentford (3-4-2-1)
GK: Altay Bayındır—Amorim will probably stick with the Turkish goalkeeper in goal, though it seems Bayındır is just one mistake away from being replaced by Senne Lammens.
CB: Leny Yoro—The promising defender has had a superb season start, making his bench position last weekend quite unexpected. Amorim will likely bring Yoro back into his lineup on Saturday, especially for his pace in recovery against the quick Kevin Schade.
CB: Matthijs de Ligt—With Yoro's return, there's space for only one between De Ligt and Harry Maguire. The manager has consistently favored the Dutch defender.
CB: Luke Shaw—Amorim has explained United's significant miss of Lisandro Martínez, who may return to action shortly. Shaw continues for the moment, however.
RWB: Noussair Mazraoui—While not a standout star, Mazraoui provides reliable wing-back coverage with technical stability and solid defensive dueling skills. His injury comeback has certainly been appreciated.
CM: Manuel Ugarte—Casemiro's ban necessitates a midfield adjustment, with Ugarte being the most probable choice to step in for the Brazilian.
CM: Bruno Fernandes—Despite Fernandes' exposed weaknesses in deeper midfield roles this season, Amorim continues using him there. He drove United's Chelsea win last weekend by netting the opening goal.
LWB: Patrick Dorgu—Diogo Dalot has recovered from injury and might soon give Dorgu a break, but the Portuguese player may not be match-ready for this weekend's start.
AM: Bryan Mbeumo—Mbeumo visits his former club on Saturday, and while there's minimal bad blood with his previous team, the Cameroonian should have a strong performance given his season's form.
AM: Matheus Cunha—The Brazilian came back from injury last Saturday and could rejoin Man Utd's starting eleven at the Gtech. He hasn't scored for his new team yet.
ST: Benjamin Šeško—For the season's first time, United's three new attacking additions might all start together. Similar to Cunha, Šeško is still seeking his inaugural goal at his new club.
