Manchester United invite Tottenham Hotspur to Old Trafford as the sides meet in the inaugural match of Premier League Season 2015/16.
In the last six meetings between the sides, Manchester United have won once while Spurs have managed two victories. Half of those meetings have ended in a draw. The most recent match was won by United as Fellaini, Carrick and Rooney scored within 34 minutes.
Team News:
New signings Memphis Depay, Matteo Darmian and Morgan Schneiderlin are all expected to feature in the starting lineup. Angel Di Maria has completed his switch to Paris Saint Germain and Ashley Young is expected to play in the left wing. Wayne Rooney will lead the line with Mata playing just behind. Luke Shaw will play in left back while Daley Blind is to be deployed in center back.Maroune Fellaini is suspended for the match while Marcos Rojo is deemed unfit after his Copa America involvement with Argentina.
Tottenham will start with new signing Toby Alderweireld at the back along with Jan Vertonghen. There is stiff competition in the right back position as Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier are both vying for the spot. There is close call in the defensive midfield as four youngsters are competing for two spots. Dele Alli, Ryan Mason, Nabil Bentaleb and Eric Dier are all possible choices in that position.
Probable Starting Lineup:
Manchester United:
David De Gea
Matteo Darmian – Chris Smalling – Daley Blind – Luke Shaw
Michael Carrick – Morgan Schneiderlin
Ashley Young – Memphis Depay – Juan Mata
Wayne Rooney
Tottenham Hotspur:
Hugo Lloris
Kyle Walker – Toby Alderweireld – Jan Vertonghen – Danny Rose
Eric Dier – Nabil Bentaleb
Christian Eriksen – Mousa Dembele – Nacer Chadli
Harry Kane
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