Cunha and Shaw fitness update: Predicted United XI for Liverpool showdown

The defence could be unchanged, with Diogo Dalot at right-back, Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven as the centre-backs, and Shaw at left-back. However, Noussair Mazraoui’s excellent form may be too difficult for Carrick to ignore. As he is arguably better defensively than Dalot, we are tipping him to get the nod at right-back.

Leny Yoro and Patrick Dorgu are also options, but we expect them to start on the bench.

Midfield and Attack

Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo have been superb in central midfield of late and will undoubtedly start, especially as the only other viable option is Manu Ugarte, whose own form has been poor.

Bruno Fernandes will play in the number 10 position.

If Cunha is deemed fit to start, he will surely come straight back into the line-up. Bryan Mbeumo and Amad are also both struggling to make their presence felt at the moment.

Whilst Carrick insisted Amad’s half-time substitution against Keith Andrews’ men was tactical, the Ivorian really had been poor in the first 45 minutes. Mbeumo will therefore probably start on the right wing, with Ben Sesko up top.

Mason Mount looked lively in his cameo on Monday and has an outside chance, as does Josh Zirkzee, but these are long shots for a starting berth.

Final thoughts

• Mazraoui in for Dalot
• Heaven to keep his place alongside Maguire
• Cunha to return with Amad making way.

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