Manchester United take on Brentford away from home in the Premier League on Saturday evening.. United enjoyed a special 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals before the international break and they must build on that result for the resumption of the league campaign.. The Reds are six points behind Tottenham and nine adrift of Aston Villa, who they have a game in hand over, and a win against Brentford is required to keep the pressure on.. ALSO READ: Everything Erik ten Hag said in his press conference. ALSO READ: How three United players have avoided injury this season. Regarding the team news, Lisandro Martinez is set to return to the matchday squad, but late calls will be made on the fitness of Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans and Casemiro.. Amad is unavailable through suspension after receiving a red card against Liverpool before the break.. Here’s how our writers think United should line up…. Samuel Luckhurst. Brentford usually operate with wing backs, which makes the possible fitness issue of Kobbie Mainoo particularly pressing. If Mainoo and Casemiro are both match-fit then they should both start as they are United’s most balanced and best midfield pairing.. The front four picks itself and should do for the remainder of the season. United’s upcoming games are so vital there is no ‘easing’ Martinez back in, as was the case at Newport County, so he might as well go straight back in ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool next week.. Antony looked better at left back than on the right wing and Ten Hag does not have a left back.. Two changes. Tyrone Marshall. This is a difficult team to pick because of the number of unknowns on the injury front. At full-back, Wan-Bissaka was good on the left against Liverpool but that felt like a stopping job on Salah. I’d be tempted to play him on the right here and have Dalot on the left, but moving into midfield. Varane and Martinez can start at centre-back, but it’s a toss-up on fitness really between Martinez and Maguire.. Casemiro and Mainoo can start together in midfield if they’re both fit. Mainoo has been outstanding recently and brings so much to the centre. The Brazilian is still the best holding midfielder in the squad. Fernandes will return to his day job in front of them.. The attack is the one area that should pick itself. Garnacho, Rashford and Hojlund is clearly the ideal front three at the moment.. Tyrone’s team. Steven Railston. The team picks itself if Casemiro and Mainoo are given the green light to play. The Brazilian hasn’t been at his best this season but the midfield is more balanced when he starts.. To his credit, Wan-Bissaka was brilliant at left-back against Liverpool before the break and I’d start Lindelof over Maguire, who withdrew from the England squad due to injury.. Rasmus Hojlund looked off the pace when last seen but should be sharper for this clash against Brentford.. Steven’s team
