Manchester United lineup hints ahead of Arsenal visit

Manchester United face Arsenal with a reshaped squad and indicators from social posts about possible starting XI.

Manchester United lineup hints ahead of Arsenal visit

Manchester United face Arsenal in the opening weekend with a selection headache for manager Ruben Amorim as he balances a summer rebuild with a high-stakes match at Old Trafford. Antony, Jadon Sancho, Tyrell Malacia and Alejandro Garnacho are all linked with exits, and Garnacho is reported to have accepted a proposal from Chelsea. Sancho and Malacia feature in links with AS Roma, and both are expected to miss today’s clash while their futures are resolved. In contrast, new signings Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are in line to make Premier League debuts, and Amorim is weighing a variety of shapes in a 3-4-2-1 system to fit them in.

Social media activity from Diogo Dalot and young midfielder Leny Yoro has offered hints about the likely XI, though posts do not guarantee selection. Casemiro is expected to partner Bruno Fernandes in midfield, while Cunha, Sesko and Mbeumo are set to be considered in attack. In defense, Yoro is likely to start in a back three with Matthijs de Ligt, while the left side could feature Luke Shaw or Ayden Heaven. Andre Onana faces a late fitness test to start in goal as United seek a strong start against a rival they want to beat.

The mixed signals around this lineup reflect a broader bet: Amorim is trying to fuse a refreshed squad with a clear culture shift at Carrington. The club has trimmed its squad and brought in young forwards who can bring pace and versatility, yet the immediate test is translating that potential into results on opening day. Relying on social posts to gauge a starting XI carries risk, but it also signals a new transparency about rotations and selection. If the plan works, United could show a sharper, more decisive identity; if not, questions about balance and readiness will grow quickly. The real test will be sustaining momentum as a new spine takes shape across a demanding schedule.

Highlights

The season starts with a test of how quickly United can turn a summer plan into real momentum