Man Utd play Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday and our writers have picked their preferred starting XIs.

Jack Flintham of the Manchester Evening News argues Manchester United should alter their starting lineup for their upcoming clash with Aston Villa. Michael Carrick's team recently ended a nine-match winless streak with a 3-2 Champions League comeback against Roma. However, United must manage without suspended defender Lisandro Martinez and injured midfielder Carlos Baleba, while Patrick Dorgu remains a fitness doubt.
Flintham suggests significant defensive adjustments, including moving Diogo Dalot back to right-back to restore confidence after conceded goals. In attack and midfield, the writer advocates handing 19-year-old Shea Lacey a start over Amad on the right wing and pairing Youri Tielemans with Kobbie Mainoo to cover for Baleba's absence.
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