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Man Utd pair Adnan Januzaj and James Wilson in line to face Arsenal after U-21s victory
MANCHESTER UNITED winger Adnan Januzaj and striker James Wilson improved their chances of a first-team recall to face Arsenal on Sunday after starring in last night's Under-21 victory over local rivals Manchester City.
Adnan Januzaj has improved his chances of receiving a Manchester United recall
Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal hasn't seen a goal from one of his strikers in the last five outings, and may be tempted to give youngster Wilson a chance against the Gunners.
While Januzaj, who has not started in first-team since February 11, put on a show-stopping display for the second string in the 4-0 him win to give Van Gaal something to think about.
The 20-year-old set up Wilson with an incisive 40-yard pass for United's opener.
James Wilson has two goals for Louis van Gaal's first-team this term
Wilson, who has two senior goals this term, showed great composure to cooly slot the ball past goalkeeper Angus Dunn at the near post.
Januzaj then doubled United's lead, firing a curling shot beyond the reach of the keeper after beating two City players in the box.
The Belgian received a standing ovation in front of a 16,708 attendance when he was substituted in the 73rd minute, with Ashley Fletcher and Matthew Willock rounding off the win for Warren Joyce's men late on.