Premier League football: Manchester United v QPR, Sunday 3.30pm Sky Sports 1 (kick-off 4pm)

The international break is over; now it’s time to see how quickly United’s last-minute signing Radamel Falcao adapts to life in the Premier League.

Ad

If he does start at home to QPR, then the question becomes: how will he fit into manager Louis van Gaal’s chaotically generous attacking options? Club captain Wayne Rooney seems the obvious choice, with Robin Van Persie arguably too similar a player to contribute alongside Falcao.

But with record signing Angel Di Maria and Juan Mata to fit in too, United’s starting XI will make very interesting reading.

While Louis van Gaal grapples with this embarrassment of riches up front, he also needs to consider how to shore up his so-far limp defence.

It's ironic therefore that Harry Redknapp's QPR arrive at Old Trafford with former United defensive enforcer Rio Ferdinand part of their ranks.

Ad

Redknapp has never picked up a point at United's ground, and United really shouldn't allow him to end that run today. A first win for van Gaal as United manager appears likely – then again, the same was said against both Burnley and Swansea City.

Authors

James Gill

Comments, questions and tips

Rate this recipe

What is your star rating out of 5?

Choose the type of message you'd like to post

Choose the type of message you'd like to post

Overall rating

Ad
Ad

Download RT App today!

Enjoy entertaining features, interviews and videos featuring your favourite A-list celebrities.
Download now
Ad
Create an image depicting a festive scene with elements from the top Christmas songs, such as a snowy New York for 'Fairytale of New York', a cozy home setting for 'Last Christmas', and a glamorous Christmas party for 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'. Include musical notes and festive decorations to represent the spirit of these iconic Christmas songs.

RT offer

Immediate’s iconic brands reach 21m people every month – that’s more than a third of the UK’s adults – through its world-class magazines, innovative digital products and exciting live events

hello
An image depicting a festive scene with iconic Christmas elements such as a beautifully decorated Christmas tree with twinkling lights, snow gently falling, and perhaps a cozy fireplace in the background. The image should capture the essence of popular Christmas songs, with musical notes and lyrics subtly included in the design, representing a playlist of classic Christmas tunes.

summer

Immediate’s iconic brands reach 21m people every month – that’s more than a third of the UK’s adults – through its world-class magazines, innovative digital products and exciting live eventsImmediate’s iconic brands reach 21m people every month – that’s more than a third of the UK’s adults – through its world-class magazines, innovative digital products and exciting live eventsImmediate’s iconic brands reach 21m people every month – that’s more than a third of the UK’s adults – through its world-class magazines, innovative digital products and exciting live events

More

promotional article footer

more