Man United vs Leeds Combined XI: Mbeumo out, Sesko & Calvert-Lewin spearhead attack

Manchester United are set to host Leeds United in the Premier League on Monday evening.

United played a hard-fought 2-2 draw with Bournemouth before heading into this 24-day break. They have lost only once in 10 games under Michael Carrick.

Leeds United progressed to the FA Cup semi-finals after beating West Ham United on penalties last weekend.

This contest is more than just three points. It is about bragging rights in one of the fiercest rivalries in the history of English football.

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Here we have put together a combined XI from both squads based on current form and player availability.

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Goalkeeper

Senne Lammens

Lucas Perri and Karl Darlow have rotated in goal for Leeds, but neither has matched the consistency shown by Lammens.

The 23-year-old has prevented 5.2 goals in the league this season, second only to Everton captain Jordan Pickford (6.0).

Defence

Diogo Dalot, Pascal Struijk, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw

Lisandro Martinez has returned to full fitness and is expected to slot straight back into the starting XI. When available, he is one of the best centre-backs in the world.

Harry Maguire is suspended and Joe Rodon is injured. Leny Yoro was in contention, but Struijk edges the spot based on his superior underlying metrics.

Dalot and Shaw comfortably secure the full-back positions.

Midfield

Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo

Anton Stach would have been a guaranteed inclusion, but an ankle injury has ruled him out of contention.

Ethan Ampadu is a ball-winning midfielder but we would want a more forward-thinking player alongside Casemiro in midfield, paving the way for Kobbie Mainoo.

Attack

Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Fernandes and Cunha could drive forward with the ball and create chances for the two strikers up front.

The Portuguese midfielder is enjoying a sensational run of form and stands out as one of the most influential players in Europe right now.

Sesko continues to thrive under Carrick, scoring five goals in his last 10 appearances to take his league tally to nine.

Calvert-Lewin forced Thomas Tuchel to select him in the England squad last month. He already has 10 goals to his name and cannot be overlooked in this formidable combined XI.

Stats from Transfermarkt.com

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .