Luke Shaw misses out as unbeaten duo start: Predicted Manchester United line-up to face Luton Town away

Our predicted Manchester United line-up for this Sunday’s trip to face Luton Town at Kenilworth Road for the first time in the Premier League era.

Kick-off is at 4.30pm on February 18, giving the Reds exactly one week to reset from last week’s hard-fought triumph over Aston Villa and refocus on another crucial clash.

In terms of Erik ten Hag’s selection options, he will definitely be without Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia and Aaron Wan-Bissaka this week. Lisandro Martinez and Anthony Martial are, of course, more long-term absentees.

Luke Shaw was withdrawn during the interval at Villa Park, which quickly led to speculation over his condition in what’s been another unfortunate injury-plagued season for the Englishman.

Ten Hag revealed today that while the left-back is a doubt to face the Hatters, there is some optimism that he may be deemed fit to feature closer to the fixture. It remains to be seen if he is currently planning on travelling with the squad.

Predicted starting XI

Onana;

Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Lindelof

Victor Lindelof was deployed on the left flank in Shaw’s absence against Villa and even if Shaw passes a late fitness test, one game of rest may be wise given that he’s already missed 13 league matches through injury this term. Is there a chance he’s being rushed back?

Mainoo, Casemiro

The powerhouse midfield duo have played four matches together (all competitions) and been influential in all of those being wins. They’ve also notched three G/A in that time.

Garnacho, Fernandes (C), Rashford

Hojlund

Time to make it six in six!