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Jack Flintham

Casemiro and Cristiano Ronaldo in Manchester United fans' preferred line up vs Arsenal

Manchester United fans have been choosing their preferred starting line-up to face Arsenal at Old Trafford this Sunday.

United are searching for their fourth victory in row when they welcome Mikel Arteta's table-toppers to Manchester for the late kick off. Arsenal may provide Erik ten Hag's toughest test so far this season though, with the away side leading the Premier League with five victories from five outings.

United impressed on Thursday night at Leicester City with Jadon Sancho scoring the only goal of the game for the visitors. However, with the games now coming thick and fast, here is how supporters would like United line-up to face the Gunners.

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Goalkeeper - David de Gea

Martin Dubravka arrived on loan from Newcastle on deadline day, however he is unlikely to usurp De Gea today. The United keeper will be on his toes now though with the Slovakian in the building.

Defenders - Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Tyrell Malacia

No surprises in the back four for the Reds as the same defence is chosen to face Arsenal. Martinez and Varane in particular have earned plaudits since starting together against Liverpool.

Dalot and Malacia have also done well in the full-back positions and Ten Hag is unlikely to swap them out either after recent performances.

Midfielders - Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes

United fans would make their first change in midfield with Scott McTominay dropping out in favour of Casemiro. It would seem like it is only a matter of time before the 30-year-old makes the defensive midfield position his own.

Bright performances off the bench have clearly appealed to supporters when choosing their team. Eriksen and Fernandes, meanwhile, have both made good accounts of themselves in recent weeks.

Forwards - Jadon Sancho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford

The second and final change comes up front with Ronaldo preferred to Anthony Elanga in the front three. The Portuguese ace has a fine record against the Gunners and that could have been part of fans' thinking with this decision.

Antony is also available to make his debut against Arsenal, but having arrived on deadline day he is expected to be on the bench.

Manchester United fans' XI vs Arsenal (Pick The Team)

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