Arsenal legend thinks bit-part Manchester United player should start against Luton

Paul Merson suggests that Scott McTominay should be included in the Manchester United starting lineup for their match against Luton Town on Sunday, despite losing his spot in Erik ten Hag’s preferred XI.

Despite being the team’s leading goal scorer in the Premier League this season, McTominay’s position in the squad is uncertain, especially when all players are available. Since the defeat at West Ham in December, the Scotland international has not been in the starting lineup for a league game, with a midfield pairing of Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo being favoured instead.

Despite this, the player remains undeterred and is willing to fulfill any role required of him. He has excelled as a substitute in recent matches, making significant contributions off the bench by scoring twice and providing an assist in his last three appearances.

This encompasses his decisive goal at Aston Villa last Sunday, yet the visit to Kenilworth Road poses another challenging encounter, even though Luton Town are currently struggling to remain in the top-flight division.

According to Merson, McTominay will prove to be a valuable asset from the beginning, expressing to Sportskeeda: “I’m not saying this only because he came off the bench to score another match-winning goal, but I think Scott McTominay will start this one for Manchester United.”

In their last eight games, Manchester United have only suffered one defeat, and Merson has been particularly impressed by their recent performances. However, one player shines brighter than the rest, and that’s Scott McTominay.