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Man Utd fans react to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer dropping Aaron Wan-Bissaka for West Ham clash
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has benched Aaron Wan-Bissaka for tonight's Premier League clash with West Ham.
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Manchester United fans have reacted to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s decision to drop Aaron Wan-Bissaka for tonight’s Premier League clash with West Ham. The right-back has been benched, with Tim Fosu-Mensah coming in at right-back. United know victory will move them to within touching distance of being in next season’s Champions League.
Manchester United have gone strong for tonight’s match with West Ham, with Solskjaer determined to pick up all three points.
David De Gea starts in goal, with Fosu-Mensah, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Brandon Williams all getting the nod in defence.
In midfield, Paul Pogba starts alongside Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic.
And, up top, United have decided to deploy Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford either side of talisman Anthony Martial.
Many were shocked to see Wan-Bissaka benched, though, and have reacted on social media to Solskjaer’s decision.
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“I’d take mensah over wan biscammer,” said one fan.
“Why is Bissaka on the bench,” queried another.
A third said: “Awb really needed a rest so that’s good.”
A fourth said: “Nice, deserved rest for Aaron. That front 5 being back is exciting.”
And a fifth said: “How can you bench Bissaka.. It will end in tears.”
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Speaking before the game, Solskjaer admitted that United had got themselves into a position many hadn’t been expecting given their tough start to the season.
He said: “We’ve got ourselves into a fantastic position, probably a better position than anyone hoped for.
“A few weeks ago, we were probably thinking if we can go into the Leicester game and win it, then that gives us a chance.
“Now, of course, if we can win on Wednesday and draw with Leicester in the last one, we’re still through.
“Now, though, it’s West Ham with all eyes on that one. We’ve come so far and it’s an important few days now, with loads of energy left in our bodies."
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Solskjaer also warned his team about the danger West Ham can pose, with the Hammers shining since the restart.
“Yes, and they have done well since the restart,” he said.
“They’ve got 10 points and had a few fantastic wins, especially of late, and they’re a challenge for any team.
“They’re very physical with good set-plays and counter-attack. They have good individual players and a mix between youth and experience.
“We’ve prepared really well for this one, that’s all we have to do.”
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