Manchester United supporters have been sent wild after Erik ten Hag named his starting line-up for their final pre-season game in Australia this morning (10.45am UK time) - with Donny van de Beek getting the nod.
After jetting across to Bangkok for a summer opener against Liverpool, the Old Trafford outfit followed up the 4-0 demolition over their rivals with wins over Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace at the world-famous MCG - while they have now moved across the country to Perth.
Indeed, they take on Aston Villa at the Optus Stadium and the game will go ahead after a pitch inspection. United have made two changes with Scott McTominay missing out through injury and Tyrell Malacia dropping to the subs bench. McTominay was withdrawn against Palace and has not recovered in time.
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Raphael Varane does return from his own set-back, though. Luke Shaw comes in for Malacia at left-back.
During their pre-season matches to this stage, United have gone for experience in the opening 45 minutes before turning to youth and fringe players upon the restart. That plan has offered up golden opportunities to Zidane Iqbal and other promising starlets who, once again, will likely get their chance later on here.
Having netted in each friendly so far, rejuvenated France striker Anthony Martial continues in attack and he will be flanked by Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford. Alejandro Garnacho is among those waiting in the wings.
However, the biggest talking point on social media comes in midfield after Ten Hag decided to offer Netherlands international Van de Beek - a man he knows well from time at Ajax together - a first start of the summer schedule. Here are a selection of comments from United supporters;
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