Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has unveiled his starting XI for the opening Premier League clash against Hull City at the MKM Stadium.
Carrick masterminded United’s impressive third-place finish in the Premier League last season, earning Champions League qualification in the process.
However, the pressure is now significantly higher, with expectations at a club of United’s stature leaving little room for a slow start.
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Senne Lammens gets the nod between the posts and will begin his first competitive campaign wearing the coveted No. 1 shirt.
Noussair Mazraoui has won the battle with Diogo Dalot for the right-back position, while Luke Shaw retains his place on the opposite flank.
With Lisandro Martinez still working his way back to full match fitness, Harry Maguire and teenage sensation Ayden Heaven will form the centre-back pairing.
Carrick has unveiled a completely new-look midfield, with summer arrivals Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans handed their competitive debuts.
Kobbie Mainoo starts on the bench and could be introduced in the second half.
Bruno Fernandes rewrote the history books last season by registering a remarkable 21 Premier League assists, and the captain will now look to raise the bar even further.
The Portuguese maestro starts in his favoured number 10 role, where United will once again rely on his creativity to unlock defences.
Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu will provide width from the flanks, while Matheus Cunha gets the responsibility of leading the attack.
Marcus Rashford and Benjamin Sesko are among the attacking options Carrick could unleash after the interval.
Academy sensation Shea Lacey has also earned a place on the bench.
Manuel Ugarte and Matthijs de Ligt are long-term absentees. Mason Mount misses this clash due to a knock he sustained in pre-season.
Amad Diallo is also absent from the matchday squad.
The 44-year-old will be desperate for the Red Devils to make a winning start, as dropping points on the opening day could immediately pile the pressure on him.
Confirmed Man United line-up (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens; Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Ayden Heaven, Luke Shaw; Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans; Bruno Fernandes; Patrick Dorgu, Bryan Mbeumo; Matheus Cunha
