Scott McTominay hasn’t started in the Premier League since before Christmas (Photo: Getty)
Paul Merson reckons Scott McTominay should start Manchester United’s game at Luton Town on Sunday, having lost his place in Erik ten Hag’s first XI.
McTominay may be United’s top goal scorer in the Premier League this season, but his place in the team is far from guaranteed, especially when everyone is fit.
The Scotland international has not started a league game since the defeat at West Ham in December, with a midfield pivot of Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo preferred.
This hasn’t deterred the player however, who is content to play whatever role is demanded of him, and has been brilliant as an impact sub in recent games, coming off the bench to score twice and create an assist in his last three appearances.
This includes his late winner at Aston Villa last Sunday, but the trip to Kenilworth Road will be another tough trip, even if the Hatters are battling just to stay in the top-flight.
And Merson believes McTominay will be a useful asset from the start, telling Sportskeeda: ‘I’m not saying this only because he came off the bench to score another match-winning goal, but I think Scott McTominay will start this one for Manchester United.
‘Luton are a set-piece threat and with the presence of McTominay, United can nullify some of that threat.
Rasmus Hojlund has been in great form of late (Photo: Getty)
‘Luton Town took Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal all the way until the end at home, but they lost 3-1 to Sheffield United in front of their own fans!
‘They do all the hard work and fail to make it count, so they need to start winning games and soon. Prediction: Luton Town 1 – 3 Manchester United.’
United have lost just one of their last eight games and Merson has been impressed with the Red Devils of late, though one player stands out above the rest.
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‘Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire are playing well at the back for Manchester United, while their front three of Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford have shown their class in recent weeks,’ the Arsenal legend added.
‘I’m a huge Hojlund and genuinely believe he’s a superstar in the making. He’s just 21 but looks like a man already, I really like how he’s come into his own since the turn of the year after what was a tough start to life at a new club.
‘There isn’t much he can’t do and I can only see him getting better!’
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