Januzaj scores the winner vs Aston Villa
Manchester United go into the game looking to continue their decent run of results. Whilst the displays on the pitch haven't been convincing they have had to grind out results to have 6 points from 2 games. Attacking football hasn't looked very smooth yet, and United are being criticised for their lack of quality going forward, having only 3 shots on target from 2 games certainly would worry most fans.
On the bright side, defensively Manchester United have looked quite solid. Chris Smalling seem's to be getting better and better by the game, with Daley Blind alongside him, who seems to be fitting into his new Centre back role. Full backs Luke Shaw and Matteo Darmian have received great praise both defensively and going forward and arguably have looked United's most consistent players so far. They haven't really been troubled defensively so far, however there are certainly tougher tests to come.
The midfield seems to be slowly coming together, the ever present lynch pin Michael Carrick looks to be gaining form, with Morgan Schneiderlin alongside him adding some crunching tackles and steel to the middle of the park.
Bastian Schweinsteiger directing play vs Tottenham
One player in the spotlight leading up to the game against Newcastle is new man Bastian Schweinsteiger. The German international has yet to start for the reds, amid reports of low fitness levels he has made numerous substitute appearances in a bid by Van Gaal to ease him into the Premier league. With Uniteds front men like Rooney, Mata and Memphis only managing 3 shots on target in two games, perhaps what they need is slightly better service from midfield, in a player like Schweinsteiger, they certainly have the solution.
Having played over 500 games for German Giants Bayern Munich and some impressive displays in Germany's world cup winning campaign, there are few better Central Midfielder's out there in world football who could match Schweinsteiger for quality and precision. Joachim Lows, Germany manager sang the praises of the midfielder last month: "Basti is an absolute leader and a world class player who can put his stamp on any team, including Manchester United"
Manchester United fans are chomping at the bit, to see their new signing get more game time, so should LVG start the world cup winner against Newcastle?
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As far as squad news goes, Phil Jones is still out with a minor thrombosis and Marcos Rojo remains unselected due to a lack of match fitness. Marouanne Fellaini remains in the stands also as he serves out the remainder of his ban. "No new injuries, it is tactical but i also have to build up games for Bastian Schweinsteiger, because we need Schweinsteiger in our team" the manager told the media in a recent press conference.
Schweinsteiger is thought to be picked to start tomorrow after the managers comments, while Memphis will be looking to carry on his excellent form from the Champions league game against Club Brugge, in which he scored 2 very well taken goals. Wayne Rooney will be hoping to once again silence his critics and open his scoring account for the season. Against Newcastle Rooney has scored 12 times in the premier league and also made 7 goals against them, so many fans will be hoping he will increase his impressive record.
Our predicted #MUFC lineup: Romero, Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Shaw, Mata, Schweinsteiger, Schneiderlin, Memphis, Januzaj, Rooney
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