Antony is confirmed to be starting for Manchester United in this afternoon’s Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford.
Antony starter.
United XI: De Gea – Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia – McTominay, Eriksen – Sancho, Bruno, Antony – Rashford.
— Fredrik A. Filtvedt (@FAFiltvedt) September 4, 2022
Rumours started circulating around two hours before the game that the Brazilian was going to be throw straight into the team – rumours that turned out to be true.
Another new signing, Casemiro, does not get his first start, with Scott McTominay continuing in the defensive midfield position.
The defence is unchanged for the fourth match in a row, with David de Gea in goal and Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia making up the back four.
Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes continue in midfield and Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford will once again feature, on the left wing and at centre forward, respectively.
This means that all five of United’s summer outfield signings will line up in the same XI for the first time.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire are once again on the bench.
More to follow …
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