Manager Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League showdown with current table-toppers Arsenal at Old Trafford this afternoon, awarding a start to new signing Antony.
United, who beat the Gunners 3-2 in an enthralling Old Trafford showdown last season, will be going in search of a fourth successive league victory for the first time since April last year. The Reds, following last Saturday's 1-0 win over Southampton, recorded another three-point haul on Thursday evening, beating Leicester City by the same scoreline, ensuring they maintained their winning run.
It means that Ten Hag will be hoping to see United continue to build on the momentum they have recently developed. The Dutchman has decided to make just one change to the side that won at the King Power Stadium less than 72 hours ago.
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Antony, following his arrival from Ajax on transfer deadline day has come into the side, meaning Anthony Elanga has dropped out. It means that Jadon Sancho is poised to start on the left.
Meanwhile, summer signings Martin Dubravka and Casemiro have been named among the substitutes, as has Cristiano Ronaldo. Striker Anthony Martial, however, remains sidelined through injury.
Having made just one change to his side, Ten Hag will be hoping that it has the desired impact, as he and his players go in search of a second successive home win. It is, unsurprisingly, the inclusion of Antony that has attracted the most attention from United's supporters in the immediate aftermath of the team news being confirmed.
Below, MEN Sport has taken a close look at what some of United's supporters have had to say in response to Ten Hag's decision to throw the Brazilian straight in for his debut.
As you can see from the messages displayed in the tweets above, Ten Hag's decision to start Antony has attracted a mixed response from the fans. While they are excited to see what the 22-year-old brings to the table, they are surprised that he has been thrown straight into the starting line-up, whereas Casemiro's wait for his full debut continues.
United starting line-up : De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia; McTominay, Eriksen, Fernandes; Antony, Rashford, Sancho.
Substitutes : Dubravka, Heaton, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Casemiro, Fred, Elanga, Ronaldo.
This afternoon's contest at Old Trafford gets under way at 4:30pm and you can follow all of the action on our live matchday blog, which you can access by clicking here.
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