Manchester United predicted line-up vs Ipswich Town as Ruben Amorim makes key calls

Manchester United visit Ipswich Town this afternoon in Ruben Amorim's first game in charge.

The contest is much anticipated given Amorim's arrival with the 39-year-old having been impressive in his media dealings in the early stages of his Old Trafford tenure. But it is on the pitch where things really count and the Portuguese would love to get off to a winning start against struggling Ipswich.

United are 12th in the Premier League table and a win in East Anglia will push them into the top half and be step one on what Amroim will hope is a journey towards the top four. He is expected to implement a 3-4-3 formation but it's unlikely there will be wholesale change given the limited time manager and squad have had together on the training pitch over the international break.

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Andre Onana is certain to start in goal with the Cameroon international among one of United's better performers so far this season.

If Amorim opts for a back three then Lisandro Martinez, assuming he shakes off the knock that forced him to pull out of the Argentina squad, will start on the left of a back three and Mathijs De Ligt in the middle. The third spot is a little more debatable with Harry Maguire a doubt through injury and Leny Yoro - the long term heir to the position - only just returning. It would be a gamble to hand the teenager a debut so Johnny Evans could get the nod.

It's a similar story in midfield with Kobbie Mainoo only just fit and Casemiro having played well in recent matches. The Brazilian, who was not away on international duty, may well keep his place with