Ronaldo and Casemiro in - Man United fans name the line-up they want to see vs Southampton

Manchester United fans are calling for new signing Casemiro and Cristiano Ronaldo to start for Erik ten Hag's side against Southampton this afternoon.

United travel to Saint Mary's Stadium for their fourth match of the new campaign to face a Saints side who they draw with twice last season - with both matches finishing 1-1.

Ten Hag's side come into the clash on the back of an impressive win over rivals Liverpool on Monday night, with Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford both on the scoresheet. Prior to the win over Jurgen Klopp's side, United lost to Brighton and Brentford in their opening two matches.

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The United boss has plenty of players to choose from, with Casemiro - who arrived at Old Trafford from Real Madrid - poised for his first appearance in a red shirt.

Ronaldo was named among the substitutes against Liverpool, but supporters are hoping that he'll start in attack against Southampton. Here is the starting XI that Manchester Evening News readers want to see deployed:

Goalkeeper - David de Gea

If there is one sure starter in Ten Hag's side at the minute, it's David de Gea. Although the Spaniard was criticised for his personal performance in the defeat to Brentford, he was solid against Jurgen Klopp's side earlier this week and he is the undisputed starter unless something drastic happens.

United are yet to recruit a second-choice goalkeeper following the departure of Dean Henderson to Nottingham Forest this summer, with Tom Heaton the only other senior shot-stopper in the club's ranks.

Defenders - Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Tyrell Malacia

The back four pick themselves after a strong showing against Liverpool. While Mohamed Salah did