Manchester United possible XI for Premier League encounter against Leicester City

Manchester United v Aston Villa - Premier League
Manchester United v Aston Villa - Premier League

Left-winger - Paul Pogba

Manchester United v Villarreal CF: Group F - UEFA Champions League
Manchester United v Villarreal CF: Group F - UEFA Champions League

Manchester United fans will want to see more of Jadon Sancho, with the youngster showing glimpses of just how effective he can be in recent weeks. He had a good international break as well but is likely to come off the bench on Satuday.

Paul Pogba, with the freedom to roam in the attacking realms, is one of Manchester United's best weapons going forward. He produced a mesmerizing performance in the season opener against Leeds United and could try to do the same here again.

It might not be his original position but he has proven to be really effective down the left flank. In the second-half, Solskjaer could choose to pull him back into midfield in place of Matic and introduce Sancho to inject some pace into their attack.

Right-winger - Mason Greenwood

Manchester United v Aston Villa - Premier League
Manchester United v Aston Villa - Premier League

Mason Greenwood's final product has been lacking in recent weeks. But his ball-carrying ability and unpredictability in the final third makes him a threat to any defence. However, he needs to make better decisions in the final third.

He has tried to shoot far too many times when he should have laid the ball off to a teammate. Greenwood is a striker and has a mean strike in him. You can't really fault him for going for goal but since he has been playing down the flanks, he needs to show more composure in and around the area.

He is likely to go up against Ryan Bertrand, who hasn't been in great form. Greenwood could always give way to Marcus Rashford in the second half.

Striker - Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United v Everton - Premier League
Manchester United v Everton - Premier League

Cristiano Ronaldo started the game against Everton on the bench. It was understandable given that he had played the length of almost every single game up until that point. Ronaldo has had a great international break. He managed to take his international goal tally to 115, scoring four goals in two matches.

The Portuguese international hasn't been at his very best but he is still extremely effective up top for Manchester United. With Edinson Cavani unlikely to return in time from international duty for the game on Saturday, Ronaldo is a sure-shot starter against the Foxes.

He will need to be more involved in the build-up play. Ronaldo will be hoping for better service from the wings as his aerial ability is almost unmatched. He has already scored five goals in six appearances for Manchester United so far this term.

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