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How Manchester United could lineup when Premier League resumes

By Aditya Kashyap

Manchester United's French midfielder Paul Pogba makes a run during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on December 26, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Manchester United's French midfielder Paul Pogba makes a run during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on December 26, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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RIght-Back: Aaron Wan-Bissaka

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Manchester United (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) /

Since his move to Manchester United from Crystal Palace, Aaron Wan-Bissaka has put a string of assured performances at the right side of the defence. Nicknamed Spider, the 22-year-old has used his long legs to tackle opposing wingers efficiently.

Despite room for improvement in his attacking side, Wan-Bissaka is sure to start ahead of Diogo Dalot, who looks set to play the supporting role.

Right Center-Back: Victor Lindelof

Victor Lindelof has often struggled to cope with the physical demands of the Premier League. But the presence of a commanding partner in Harry Maguire has enhanced his performances for Man United this season.

In spite of Lindelof struggling to create an understanding with Maguire earlier, the pairing started to blossom as they featured more alongside each other. Their ball-playing ability has given an extra edge to Solskjaer’s men during their buildup play.

Eric Bailly is expected to compete for a spot adjacent to Red Devils skipper Harry Maguire.

Left Center-Back: Harry Maguire

After an array of appalling defensive performances last season, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made it a priority to restructure his back-four for the 2019/20 campaign. He did so by recruiting England’s best centre-half in Harry Maguire.

The 27-year-old imparted a feeling of calm and composure into United’s team, helping them in maintaining their shape and building out attacks from the back. Being the most expensive defender in the world, Maguire has brought visible improvements to United’s defensive game.

Left-Back: Luke Shaw

Struggling for form and fitness during the first half of the season, Luke Shaw found himself behind the academy graduate, Brandon Williams, in the left-back pecking order. However, the former Southampton man took it as a challenge and regained his first-team spot.

Excelling in a third centre-back role, Luke Shaw has put a decent shift down the left side of Man United. With the creativity of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes, the full-backs would be expected to follow a strict defensive positioning, which clears the path for Shaw to feature ahead of Williams, considered to be more attacking.

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