Waiting for Rasmus Hojlund to explode.

Manchester United return to the Premier League with an away match against newly promoted Sheffield United. After a series of disappointing and frustrating matches, what Man Utd needs right now is definitely a win, and a big win would be even better. Besides securing points, manager Erik ten Hag also wants to rebuild confidence from his players and fans.

Everyone knows how difficult things have been for Man Utd. The Dutch manager not only failed to do a good job but also had bad luck.

With the squad already severely depleted, coach Erik ten Hag received further bad news. Key midfielder Casemiro suffered an injury during the international friendly matches with the Brazilian national team. In return, Sergio Reguilon has returned to the left flank.

It is highly likely that manager Erik ten Hag will have to consider pairing McTomminay with Sofyan Amrabat in midfield. Amrabat was rested by the Moroccan national team manager in recent matches so that he could fully dedicate himself to Manchester United. Therefore, Amrabat's energy will be crucial for Man Utd against Sheffield United.

McTomminay, with his brace that saved Man Utd from defeat against Brentford, deserves more playing time. He has performed poorly at club level but frequently shines for the Scotland national team. Coach Erik ten Hag could learn from his colleague's approach to using McTomminay.

Up front, Antony will return to the right flank after much controversy surrounding his personal life. In reality, the Brazilian midfielder isn't outstanding, but he's Manchester United's best option in this position. Without Antony, Man Utd struggled, with Pellistri playing disappointingly and Amad Diallo suffering a long-term injury.

Sancho has been dropped from the starting lineup due to indiscipline, making Antony's role even more crucial. Furthermore, Rasmus Hojlund's excellent form offers additional hope for Red Devils fans. This round, Man Utd will have more scoring opportunities.

Facing them is Sheffield United – the team with the worst defense in the Premier League. After just 8 rounds, Sheffield United have conceded 22 goals. In fact, if it weren't for Foderingham's brilliance, Sheffield United could have lost by even more goals.

Man Utd may still play awkwardly and concede goals, but a victory against an opponent like Sheffield United is still within the reach of Bruno Fernandes and his teammates.

Prediction: Sheffield 1 - 2 Man Utd

Predicted lineup:

Sheffield United: Foderingham, Robinson, Ahmedhodzic, Trusty, Bogle, Souza, Norwood, Hamer, Thomas, McBurnie, Archer.

Man Utd: Onana; Lindelof, Reguilon, Varane, Dalot, Amrabat, McTominay, Bruno Fernandes, Antony, Hojlund, Rashford.

Mai Phuong

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