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Jack Flintham

Weghorst debut and Rashford rested - Manchester United fans' line-up vs Crystal Palace

Manchester United fans will be hopeful of keeping their momentum going tonight as they travel to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

United are currently in a buoyant mood after victory over Manchester City on Saturday. Should the Reds win this evening they will lift themselves above City into second.

Donny van de Beek's season is over due to injury but Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford are both expected to be available for selection after injury concerns at the weekend. However, neither forward has been selected to take to the field at Selhurst Park.

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Take a look at how United fans who had a go at our team selector would set the team up tonight, below.

Goalkeeper - David de Gea

No surprises in goal as the Reds fans would opt to start the Spaniard against Palace. De Gea was not at fault for Jack Grealish's goal at the weekend and with Jack Butland unavailable to face his parent club it seems almost guaranteed that he will start.

Defenders - Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw

Despite Shaw's stellar performances at centre-half in recent weeks, United fans would opt to reintroduce World Cup winner Martinez to the back line. The Englishman would then be moved to his familiar left-back position.

Wan-Bissaka did not put a foot wrong against the Blues, continuing his brilliant revival under Erik ten Hag. He keeps his place to face his former club with Dalot an injury doubt, and Varane rounds off the back four.

Midfielders - Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen

These three near-enough pick themselves at this stage. Casemiro and Fernandes were instrumental in the Derby day victory, combining to create the Reds' equaliser at Old Trafford.

Eriksen did not have his most impactful of matches against City and he may need to be careful as Fred is in brilliant form. However, on this occasion United fans have chosen to stick with their tried and tested formula.

Forwards - Antony, Wout Weghorst, Alejandro Garnacho

With one eye on Arsenal at the weekend, United fans have opted for a big overhaul of their front three. Weghorst has now completed his switch to the Theatre of Dreams and is available to start against Palace, he is chosen ahead of Martial.

Garnacho bagged an assist on Saturday for the winner and he is given the nod over Rashford who admitted that he was playing through the pain at times against City. Fellow derby day substitute Antony completes the attack.

Manchester United fans' starting line-up to face Crystal Palace (Pick the Team)

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