Ruben Amorim has improved his Manchester United squad since his disastrous first season at the helm, but there are still glaring issues to fix ahead of Arsenal's visit on Sunday. Old Trafford hosts a mouth-watering Premier League curtain-raiser against the Gunners, who will provide as stern a test as United could have asked for on the opening weekend.
Amorim has multiple major decisions to make in his starting lineup against Mikel Arteta's side, who are considered the favourites ahead of Sunday's clash. Express Sport picks out three usual starters who the Red Devils must axe to give themselves the best chance of overcoming Arsenal.
Andre Onana
Andre Onana missed the entirety of United's pre-season fixture schedule with a hamstring injury and has not played since the Europa League final defeat in May.
The Cameroonian has failed to convince at full fitness, so throwing him in at such a crucial moment is unsurprisingly sparking nerves among supporters.
Altay Bayindir similarly has his sceptics, but he can at least guarantee match sharpness in what could be a busy afternoon for United's goalkeeper.
If Onana starts and continues his trend of producing clangers, pressure on club chiefs to sign a new stopper would intensify.
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Casemiro
United's midfield is a serious problem, and it makes the task of facing Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard a daunting one.
Bruno Fernandes desperately needs an athletic partner, and the club's interest in Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba confirms that.
An athletic midfielder may arrive before the summer deadline, but not in time for Arsenal. Casemiro and Fernandes have a combined age of 63 and could get torn apart in the midfield battle.
Manuel Ugarte is far from ideal, either, but he would make more sense on Sunday. Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount are also options, but United need a defensive presence.
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Rasmus Hojlund
Amorim does not need to be told twice, regardless. He has made it abundantly clear that Rasmus Hojlund does not feature in his plans this season.
First, by splashing over £200million to sign Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko throughout the summer.
Then, by handing Hojlund just 18 minutes across United's final two pre-season friendlies, completely snubbing him against Fiorentina last weekend.
Amorim has confirmed that Sesko is ready to play, and it would be a surprise if the 22-year-old was not named in the starting lineup.