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Jack Flintham

Ronaldo starts, Maguire misses out - Manchester United fans choose their line-up vs Southampton

Manchester United are back in Premier League action on Saturday when they host Southampton in the Premier League.

Ralf Rangnick's men will be looking to bounce back after dropping points to bottom-of-the-table Burnley in midweek.

Paul Pogba had given United the lead but Jay Rodriguez equalised for the hosts shortly after half time to ensure the points were shared.

Southampton's spirits will be high though following their dramatic victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.

Mohamed Elyounoussi and Che Adams both scored to overturn a 2-1 deficit in North London.

With a lunchtime kick-off to look forward to here is how Reds supporters would like to see United line-up at Old Trafford.

Goalkeeper - David De Gea

No surprises once again that De Gea retains his place in between the sticks for Manchester United.

The Spaniard has easily been United's best player this season and to leave him out would be a huge shock.

Defenders - Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw

The first change Red Devils fans would make is to drop captain Harry Maguire in favour of Swede Lindelof.

Maguire has been the subject of criticism this campaign and it is therefore not a great surprise that supporters would drop him.

There is no place for Alex Telles however who has just overcome Covid-19 and was spotted in training this week.

Midfielders - Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay, Bruno Fernandes

No great shocks here especially considering the lack of midfield options at the moment with Fred missing having contracted Coronavirus.

Pogba grabbed his first goal since returning from injury at Turf Moor on Tuesday so was unlikely to lose his place.

McTominay and Fernandes are the two strongest options to partner the Frenchman in the middle of the park on Saturday.

Forwards - Jadon Sancho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Anthony Elanga

United fans would make two changes to the front line which could not penetrate the Burnley defence in midweek.

The headline is Ronaldo returning to the starting line-up having been dropped against the Clarets - Edinson Cavani misses out.

Meanwhile Elanga would be preferred to Marcus Rashford despite the England international starting to rediscover his form.

Manchester United fans' starting 11 for Southampton fixture (Pick My Team)

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