Possible Manchester United starting lineup for Premier League encounter against Leeds United

Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United

Left-winger - Jadon Sancho

Manchester United v Southampton - Premier League
Manchester United v Southampton - Premier League

Jadon Sancho is Manchester United's most improved player in the second half of the season. The youngster has grown in confidence and has been exciting to watch every time he gets on the ball. His silky feet and direct running is starting to make him a nightmare to defend against.

Sancho has been getting into dangerous positions and is an intelligent footballer who is capable of making good decisions in the final third. He averages 5.86 progressive carries per 90 minutes under Ralf Rangnick.

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was very vocal about the fact that Sancho was a long-term signing. He also insisted that the player had too much quality to not shine at Old Trafford. Sancho is definitely starting to shine now.

Centre-forward - Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion - Premier League
Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion - Premier League

Cristiano Ronaldo looked like a man on a mission against Brighton & Hove Albion. He had gone six games without a goal heading into the fixture. That was the worst goal drought of his career since his early days at Real Madrid and Ronaldo was desperate to find the back of the net.

He fired Manchester United into the lead with a goal that reminded us of how great a marksman he has been and can be. Ronaldo darted across a couple of opponents before lashing the ball into the corner from outside the area, leaving Robert Sanchez rooted to his spot.

Cavani has been ruled out of Sunday's game as well and there is no doubt that Ronaldo will once again start as the striker for Manchester United.

Right-winger - Marcus Rashford

Burnley v Manchester United - Premier League
Burnley v Manchester United - Premier League

Marcus Rashford has been nowhere near his best this season. The 24-year-old has turned in one lackluster performance after another in recent weeks and has offered nothing of note. Rashford's place in the side is safe for now but he definitely needs to contribute more.

This could be a great opportunity for him to regain his confidence since Leeds United are notorious for leaving a lot of space behind whenever they foray forward.

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Edited by Shambhu Ajith
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