Erik ten Hag has four crucial Manchester United selection decisions to make vs Barcelona

Erik ten Hag deserves a lot of credit for the work he has done at Manchester United, but as he said himself yesterday, credit means nothing.

United's feel-good factor will count for little if they fall short across two massive matches this week, with a decisive home tie against Barcelona soon to be followed by a clash with Newcastle under the Wembley arch.

The results recorded across the next two matches could well dictate just how successful the season is viewed, and Ten Hag knows the real challenge will be delivering the performances now that there is pressure to do so.

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A huge test for United will not only be playing well enough to beat Barcelona tonight, but also selecting a side that has the experience and expertise to handle the occasion, too.

United's hopes of recording a famous win do not only rely on selecting a team that is effective together, but also on one that is willing to do the dirty work as well.

The first major decision will be made at right-back between Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Each player offers their own unique abilities in the role, and the selection will depend on how United approach the match.

Wan-Bissaka is arguably the man in form heading into the match, but was caught out a few times defensively at the Camp Nou last week and is not as attack-minded as Dalot.

It would be easy to point to the Portuguese as the obvious choice, but Wan-Bissaka has largely been good since his return to the team and was excellent in last month's home win over Man City.

A key factor in who starts at right-back could be who partners them on the wing as well. Antony is available for selection again, but it would represent a risk to