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Stephen Killen

Harry Maguire and Marcus Rashford dropped as Manchester United fans predict line-up vs Watford

Manchester United will be looking to avenge their sobering defeat to Watford earlier this season when they welcome the Hornets to Old Trafford on Saturday.

Then-Watford manager Claudio Ranieri ended Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign as United boss when his side ran out 4-1 winners on a dismal day for the club.

United have managed to steady the ship since and their win over Leeds United saw them retain their place in the top four, though Arsenal kept on the pressure with a last-gasp win over fellow contenders Wolves in midweek.

With selection dilemmas aplenty after Anthony Elanga's stellar performance against Atletico Madrid, MEN Sport asked readers to put themselves in Rangnick's shoes and select a line-up.

Here's the team you would pick to face Watford:

Goalkeeper: David de Gea

As expected, fans have opted for David de Gea to start in goal.

Despite a number of solid showings for United this season, he didn't cover himself in glory at Vicarage Road earlier in the campaign and will be hoping for a quieter afternoon on Saturday.

Defence: Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, Alex Telles

United fans have opted for two changes in the back four after their draw in the Champions League.

Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw have been left out by fans as Diogo Dalot and Alex Telles come into the side.

Midfield: Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes

Scott McTominay is once again absent for United and fans have opted to hand Nemanja Matic his chance ahead of Fred.

Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes are slightly further forward as part of the midfield triangle.

Attack: Anthony Elanga, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho

Marcus Rashford's disappointing form continued against Diego Simeone's side and the impact made by Elanga in midweek sees him handed his chance on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho maintain their spots in the starting XI.

Fans' United XI to play Watford: De Gea ; Dalot, Varane, Lindelof, Telles; Fernandes, Pogba, Matic; Sancho, Ronaldo, Elanga.

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