article_snippet: Goalkeeper – David de Gea .
article_snippet: David de Gea has been outstanding between the sticks for Manchester United this season .
article_snippet: Centre-back – Chris Smalling .
article_snippet: Centre-back – Chris Smalling best performances of the season in Manchester United's win over Spurs last week .
article_snippet: Centre-back – Michael Carrick .
article_snippet: – Michael Carrick ideal position but for want of excellent defenders could easily operate here.
article_snippet: Centre-back – Michael Carrick anticipation and experience are valuable.
article_snippet: Centre-back – Michael Carrick goal in Manchester United 3-0 win over Spurs at Old Trafford last weekend .
article_snippet: Centre-back – Emre Can .
article_snippet: Centre-back – Emre Can .
article_snippet: Right wing-back – Adam Lallana .
article_snippet: Adam Lallana Right wing-back – Adam Lallana takes on Neil Taylor during last week's 1-0 win at Swansea City .
article_snippet: Left wing-back – Ashley Young .
article_snippet: Centre midfield – Philippe Coutinho .
article_snippet: Centre midfield – Jordan Henderson .
article_snippet: Left wing – Daniel Sturridge .
article_snippet: Has not yet burst to life since Left wing – Daniel Sturridge comeback from injury, but offering enough glimpses to force Left wing – Daniel Sturridge way into this imaginary line-up.
article_snippet: Left wing – Daniel Sturridge celebrates in hallmark fashion after scoring against West Ham at Anfield in January .
article_snippet: Striker – Wayne Rooney .
article_snippet: Back to Striker – Wayne Rooney best as a snarling centre-forward, with five goals in Striker – Wayne Rooney last six games, so let Striker – Wayne Rooney continue there.
article_snippet: Marouane Fellaini would be first off the substitutes bench to offer a physical presence up front.