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Ricky Charlesworth

Bruno Fernandes returns as Manchester United fans call for eight changes vs Aston Villa

Manchester United fans are asking for wholesale changes in tonight's Carabao Cup rematch with Aston Villa. Erik ten Hag's side lost 3-1 against the same opposition on Sunday in the Premier League.

They will now be looking to bounce back when the sides meet in a third round clash at Old Trafford and they are likely to be much-changed with the Dutchman poised to rotate his squad. Fans using the MEN's selector tool have told us their ideal starting XI and they want to see eight changes.

Martin Dubravka gets the nod in goal for what would be his debut. The Slovakian is on a season-long loan from Newcastle but has had to bide his time for a game so far.

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In defence, fans want Harry Maguire and Tyrell Malacia to come in at the expense of Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof.

Fred and Scott McTominay are chosen in a midfield three alongside Bruno Fernandes, who is expected to be recalled after being suspended for the Villa Park clash at the weekend.

Up front, fans have clearly seen enough of Alejandro Garnacho and he keeps his starting spot. Anthony Martial and Antony get the nod for the other two spots, despite their lack of game time recently.

Martial has not started in over a month whilst the Brazilian has sat out the last three games injured.

United fans' XI to face Villa: Dubravka, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Malacia, Fred, McTominay, Fernandes, Antony, Garnacho, Martial.

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