Manchester United’s renaissance under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will receive perhaps its greatest test to
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Manchester United’s renaissance under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will receive perhaps its greatest test to date when they welcome Paris Saint-Germain to Old Trafford in the Champions League last 16.
The Red Devils’ fine form continued under the Norwegian as they defeated Fulham 3-0 at the weekend, continuing their unbeaten run under the former Molde boss.
While United are thriving, their opponents are struggling, with Saturday’s 1-0 win over Bordeaux achieved only by an Edison Cavani penalty. The Uruguayan then limped off injured, adding yet another issue to Thomas Tuchel’s growing list.
Antonio Valencia and Matteo Darmian miss out for the hosts, who are otherwise at full strength for this encounter.
Consequently, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team selection should prove relatively straightforward, with Paris natives Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial set to start.
Namanja Matic will miss the return leg, meanwhile, if he is booked.
Possible Manchester United starting XI: De Gea; Young, Lindelof, Jones, Shaw; Herrera, Matic, Pogba; Lingard, Rashford, Martial