Two Manchester United players could debut vs Man City

The first all-Manchester Community Shield since 2011 is upon us a mere 11 weeks on from United's season-salvaging double-wrecking FA Cup victory over City at Wembley.

United have only added two signings to their squad since their worst league campaign in 34 years and Leny Yoro will not be back until the clocks go back. Joshua Zirkzee is in contention for his debut today.

Lisandro Martinez, Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw and Facundo Pellistri returned to training this week and the injury-prone Shaw has already sat out two training sessions. United could be without six defenders for their first game of the new season and here are five things to look out for.

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Another new defence

Erik ten Hag reminded us last week there were 33 different back four combinations last season. The back four against City will almost certainly be an entirely new defensive quartet.

Had Shaw participated in three full first-team training sessions this week, he still might not have started against City. News on Thursday that he was a "question mark" all but confirmed a debut for Harry Amass.

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Left back Amass, 17, had not even played for the United academy this time last year. He only officially joined the club last August. United could be without up to six