Two big decisions for Moyes
Haller or Antonio? Masuaku or Benrahma?
One decision affects the other but it’s not an easy call because while Said is likely to produce a decent supply line for the French striker can he replicate Masuaku’s ability to carry the ball out of defence and into the opposition half.
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Only Moyes will know from what he has seen on the training pitch but for all that my bet is that if he includes the Algerian then Haller will get the shout upfront.
Masuaku in his current form isn’t a half-bad option to have on the bench anyway.
Haller must have been disappointed to see Mikey get the shout against Villa but his confidence will have been improved when the manager showed no problem with taking him off at half time. It showed – he was enthusiastic and involved.
Don’t expect any answers in the morning – Moyes keeps these things right up his sleeve but whichever way he goes three points and an improved performance is the requirement and these are the types of game in which we go well.
My forecast 2-1