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Tom Phillips

Astana vs Man United: Greenwood to shine as young Red Devils travel to Kazakhstan

Fourteen teenagers feature in Manchester United's squad as they travel to Kazakhstan for their Europa League match against Astana.

Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is joined by head of development and former teammate Nicky Butt as they observe what the future holds in United's youth.

With Michael Carrick and and Kieran McKenna coaching the first-team players for the Aston Villa match, it will be interesting to see how the youngsters play in UEFA's second-tier competition.

The Pools caught up with Richard Fay:

Recommended bets:

  • Mason Greenwood to score first - 6/1
  • United to get a clean sheet - 12/5

Who's going to win?

United need a response, and a much-changed squad should still win ( 11/8 ). They have already qualified and it will be a big test for the youngsters but there is enough quality to get three points away.

Who is going to score first?

Mason Greenwood ( 6/1 ) looks set to lead the line-up in this match so I can see him getting the service he needs to get the chances.

Who is on pens?

With no Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial then penalty duties should be handed to Greenwood ( 15/8 anytime )

Will your team get a clean sheet?

Yes ( 12/5 ). Even with Solskjaer's options being Lee Grant and Matej Kovar, they should be good enough to lead an inexperienced defence against Astana's attack.

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