Confirmed United XI vs Crystal Palace: Onana, Ugarte return, De Ligt rested, neither Hojlund nor Zirkzee start

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has shuffled the pack again today as he names his side to face Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.

Andre Onana returns in goal, with Altay Bayindir returning to the bench despite a clean sheet against FCSB on Thursday.

Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro also return to the starting XI and plays alongside Lisandro Martinez in the back three.

Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui are the wingbacks.

Manuel Ugarte also returns to the starting line-up in central midfield. He plays alongside Bruno Fernandes.

Toby Collyer makes way.

Up front, Amad returns alongside Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho.

This means neither recognised striker, Rasmus Hojlund nor Josh Zirkzee, make the starting XI. Either Garnacho or Amad will play as the striker or perhaps one will be a false nine.

On the subs bench are Altay Bayindir, De Ligt, Victor Lindelof, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Hojlund and Zirkzee.

Harrison’s place on the bench is a great achievement and a reward for his superb loan stint at Chester City.

Marcus Rashford is set to leave for Aston Villa while Tyrell Malacia is also likely to head out on loan before the window closes.

Mason Mount and Jonny Evans are still injured.

Kick off at Old Trafford is at 2pm.


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