Ruben Amorim has decided to start Altay Baindur in goal as "Manchester United" prepare to face "Arsenal" at Old Trafford in the opening round of the Premier League.
The Portuguese manager has opted for an interesting defensive setup with Matthijs de Ligt playing in a back three alongside Yoro and Shaw, while Dalot and Dorgu will operate as wing-backs. In attack, Matheus Cunha will play in a supporting role behind Bryan Mbemo.
On the opposing side, Mikel Arteta has made some notable selections of his own. The Spaniard has chosen Riccardo Calafiori for the left side of defense, with Subimendi starting in midfield. Interestingly, newcomer Jokersh will lead the Arsenal attack, getting the nod ahead of more established options.
The full lineups reveal the tactical intentions of both managers:
"Manchester United": Baindur — Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw — Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu — Mount, Cunha — Mbemo.
Substitutes: Heaton, Fredrikson, Haven, Maguire, Mainu, Ugarte, Diallo, Sesko, Zirkzee.
"Arsenal": Raya — White, Saliba, Kiwior, Calafiori — Odegaard, Subimendi, Rice — Saka, Jokersh, Martinelli.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Nwaneri, Trossard, Madueke, Havertz.
The match kicks off at 18:30 Kyiv time and promises to be a fascinating encounter between two historic rivals. Will Amorim's tactical approach neutralize Arsenal's attacking threats? Or will Arteta's men spoil the party at Old Trafford?
