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How Man Utd could line up against Brentford with Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford back in XI after injury woes

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MANCHESTER UNITED could welcome back Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford for tomorrow’s Premier League clash against Brentford.

Ralf Rangnick heads to London in desperate need of a win after seeing Aston Villa claw back a 2-2 draw on Saturday.

United’s interim gaffer was without star forwards Ronaldo and Rashford for the Midlands stalemate, with both men suffering from leg injuries.

But despite Paul Pogba being certain to miss out after only just returning to training, Ronaldo and Rashford have been cleared to feature at Brentford’s Community Stadium.

And should Rangnick continue with a 4-2-3-1 formation, Ronaldo could lead United’s line as the sole striker.

Rashford would presumably take up his favourite role on the left wing, with Bruno Fernandes continuing as the central No10 playmaker.

And there could be a start for Jadon Sancho on the right flank following his cameo at Villa Park.

In midfield, Scott McTominay is back from suspension and could partner Fred in the heart of the side.

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Luke Shaw is also available following a flurry of yellow cards, but Alex Telles looked sharp at the weekend and may keep his place in the side.

Diogo Dalot is set to remain in the team too as Aaron Wan-Bissaka has only just returned from illness.

But Harry Maguire is likely to partner Raphael Varane in defence after only making the bench against Villa, with David De Gea continuing in goal.

Rangnick could yet opt for a return to his preferred 4-2-2-2 system, despite United’s struggles to adapt to it.

That could see Ronaldo partner Edinson Cavani up front, with Rashford and Mason Greenwood operating as inside forwards on the flanks.

Nemanja Matic could yet retain his place as one of the two holding midfielders.

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And that could open the door for the more physical Shaw to start ahead of Telles, with mobile Victor Lindelof potentially preferred to Maguire.

Wan-Bissaka could even be in with a shout if Rangnick deems him match-fit.

But the likes of Donny van de Beek and Jesse Lingard are sure to miss out along with Anthony Martial, while Anthony Elanga will be hoping for a spot on the bench.

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