Thursday, February 16, 2017

Manchester United team news: Predicted XI v Saint-Etienne in the Europa League

1. David de Gea (goalkeeper) - click the arrow above, right, to see the full line up in squad number order 3. Eric Bailly (centre back) 6. Paul Pogba (central midfield) 8. Juan Mata (right wing) 9. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (striker) 12. Chris Smalling (centre back) 14. Jesse Lingard (left wing) 17. Daley Blind (left back) 21. Ander Herrera (central midfield) 22. Henrikh Mkhitaryan (attacking midfield) 25. Antonio Valencia (right back)

Manchester United host Saint-Etienne at Old Trafford on Thursday in the Europa League last-32, kick off 20:05 GMT.

After a 2-0 win against Watford last time out, with a display that Jose Mourinho described as ‘art’, the Red Devils will be confident about seeing off the French side.

Saint-Etienne currently sit fifth in Ligue 1 and won 4-0 against Lorient in their last outing.

The French side also boast a familiar name in their ranks, with United midfielder Paul Pogba’s brother Florentin a defender at the club.

So what team will Jose Mourinho send out to try and gain the advantage in the first leg?

Check out talkSPORT’s predicted Manchester United XI by scrolling through the gallery above.