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Jack Flintham

Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford start - Manchester United fans pick starting lineup vs Norwich

Manchester United are back in Premier League action this afternoon when they take on Norwich City at Old Trafford.

Anything less than a victory for the hosts could see their Champions League hopes for next season dashed. United currently sit seventh in the Premier League, six points behind fourth-placed Tottenham.

Today's opponents Norwich are desperate for points themselves as they battle to avoid the drop. The Canaries lie seven points from safety but gave themselves a glimmer of hope last weekend when they beat fellow strugglers Burnley.

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Here is how the United fans would like to see the Reds line up this afternoon.

Goalkeeper - David de Gea

No surprises with the choice in goal. De Gea has been a standout performer this season and Ralf Rangnick would struggle to make a case to drop him even if he wanted to.

Defenders - Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Alex Telles

The first change from Saturday's XI which lost to Everton sees Dalot replace Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The Portuguese defender will be hopeful of regaining his place in the starting lineup after being dropped to the bench for the trip to Merseyside.

Raphael Varane remains unavailable, as does Luke Shaw meaning the rest of the back four pretty much picks itself. Maguire retains his place despite his unfortunate deflection sinking United last weekend.

Manchester United fans' starting lineup to face Norwich City (Pick The Team)

Midfielders - Nemanja Matic, Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba

Matic is more than likely to start at Old Trafford this afternoon despite his statement yesterday. The Serbian midfielder announced that he would be leaving United at the end of the season.

Fred will miss Norwich's visit through injury so Pogba would return if supporters were picking the team. With Scott McTominay also injured, Fernandes is more than likely going to keep his place.

Forwards - Jadon Sancho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford

United fans would choose an unchanged attacking trio should they have the choice. Rashford played better than recent weeks at Everton and will have felt unfortunate to be subbed off against Everton.

Ronaldo retains his place despite the incident and injury at Goodison Park. Meanwhile, Sancho rounds off the starting lineup as his improved form in 2022 continues.

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