Manchester United ‘Leaked’ Starting 11 to Take on Manchester City in Upcoming Derby
Manchester, December 15, 2024 – As anticipation builds for the highly awaited Manchester derby, an alleged leak of
Manchester United’s starting lineup has sparked debate among fans and pundits alike. The Red Devils are set to face fierce
rivals Manchester City in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the Premier League season.
Sources suggest that Erik ten Hag has settled on a tactical setup aimed at disrupting City’s fluid attacking play while
capitalizing on United’s counter-attacking strength. According to the leak, the starting lineup for United is as follows:
Starting 11 (Leaked):Goalkeeper: Andre Onana
Defenders: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw
Midfielders: Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen
Forwards: Antony, Marcus Rashford, and Jadon Sancho
Striker: Rasmus Højlund
Ten Hag is reportedly opting for a 4-3-3 formation, with Casemiro anchoring the midfield and Fernandes expected to pull
the strings in attack. The pace of Rashford and Antony will be crucial for United’s counter-attacks, while Sancho’s creativity
could be key in breaking down City’s defensive lines.In defense, Varane and Martinez are likely to be tasked with
containing City’s attacking threat, which is expected to be led by Erling Haaland. Wan-Bissaka’s defensive abilities and
Shaw’s attacking runs are also crucial elements in United’s strategy to handle City’s width.While the validity of the leak
remains unconfirmed, it has certainly caught the attention of both Manchester United and Manchester City supporters,
adding further intensity to what is always a high-stakes affair.The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium, and United
will be eager to build on recent form in order to keep pace with the top contenders in the league. Fans and
analysts are eagerly awaiting how the game will unfold, with United looking to challenge City’s dominance in the derby
and make a statement in the Premier League title race.