Erik ten Hag hints at Man Utd starting XI against Aston Villa in training

MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to rack up their fourth consecutive pre-season win when they face Aston Villa on Saturday.

The Red Devils have already beaten Liverpool, Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace during their tour of Asia and Australia so far.

And supporters have been left purring over their displays having been left dazzled by 'Ten Hag Ball'.

United have banged in 11 goals during pre-season, conceding just twice with fans optimistic of a bright future under their new Dutch gaffer.

The Old Trafford outfit will once again get a chance to show off their new playing style when they pit their wits against Steven Gerrard's men at the Optus Stadium.

But they will again be missing the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and new recruits Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen.

Meanwhile Raphael Varane remains an injury doubt for United, along with midfielder Scott McTominay who was taken off against the Eagles.

According to the Manchester Evening News' Samuel Luckhurst, the Scotland international wasn't involved in the club's recent training session.

And he has stated that a number of first team players were training together in a sign they will start against Villa at the weekend.

Here SunSport takes a look at how United could line-up on Saturday.

David Ge Gea is expected to retain his place in the starting XI ahead of Tom Heaton.

Diogo Dalot is likely to retain his place at right-back at the expense of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, with summer recruit Tyrell Malacia to possibly edge out Luke Shaw on the opposite side.

Luckhurst stated that Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof were training together in a sign that Varane may once again miss out.

And with McTominay to potentially be absent due to injury, Donny van de Beek could come in to partner Fred in the middle of the pitch.

Bruno Fernandes would then be deployed in a more advanced role, with Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford to feature on the flanks.

Anthony Martial would then be tasked with leading the line yet again as he looks to score for the fourth consecutive match.