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Chris Watson

Pogba dropped as three changes made - fans pick Manchester United XI to face Sheffield Utd

Manchester United are eyeing a 10th successive away win in the Premier League when they take on Sheffield United on Thursday evening.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men will be looking to become only the fourth team to achieve the feat in top flight history.

But who will make Solskjaer's starting XI for the fixture at Bramall Lane (8pm kick-off)?

We asked you for your ideal line-ups ahead of the match - and the results were interesting.

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Based on the most popular picks, United fans have opted to make three changes to the side that started Saturday goalless draw with Manchester City at Old Trafford.

There is no Paul Pogba, with Scott McTominay and Luke Shaw also missing out.

Instead, Alex Telles, Donny van de Beek and Anthony Martial all get the nods to come into the side.

Dean Henderson retains his place in goal - against the club where he spent the past two seasons on loan - ahead of David De Gea.

Left-back Telles is joined in the back four by Aaron Wan-Bissaka, captain Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.

In midfield, Van de Beek links up with Fred and Bruno Fernandes, while Martial leads the line in a front three also featuring Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.

Here's your United team in full: Henderson, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles, Fred, Van de Beek, Fernandes, Greenwood, Martial, Rashford.

Striker Edinson Cavani is back in training following injury but is a doubt for this game.

Meanwhile, defenders Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones both remain sidelined.

As for the Blades, striker Oli McBurnie is doubtful after suffering a shoulder injury in the defeat at Southampton.

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