When the teams were confirmed at St. James' Park last weekend, it was a surprise to see Diogo Dalot start for Manchester United.
The 'horses for courses' rule was expected to be applied at Newcastle, as Dalot had struggled against the tricky Allan Saint-Maximin in the Carabao Cup final in February, but Erik ten Hag stuck by him and provided him with a start instead.
Although he's failed to reproduce his early season form throughout 2023, Dalot is still considered the first-choice right-back at the club, but that position has been threatened by Aaron Wan-Bissaka enjoying an impressive renaissance.
