LW – Luke Shaw
Would be positioned as a LWB in Van Gaal’s favoured 3-5-2 formation, with the former Southampton star given the freedom to get forward.
LCM – Angel Di Maria
A huge summer signing for the Red Devils that excels when given a free role in midfield.
CM – Michael Carrick
Crucial to the Manchester United midfield in breaking up the play and his calmness on the ball.
RCM – Marouane Fellaini or Juan Mata
Fellaini or Mata could hold this position. The Belgian has been in excellent form this season and could get ahead of Mata in the starting line-up.
RW – Antonio Valencia
A physical winger that like Shaw is expected to perform both defensively and offensively on the wing.
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