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It's usually tough to make big signings in January and considering the uncertainty regarding Conte's future, I highly doubt we'll make many (if any) big signings. Personally, I'd love to see us go for either Draxler or Di Maria from PSG, who seem willing to let one or both of them go for a reasonable price. I would personally prefer Di Maria in spite of his failed stint in the Premier League a few years ago. He's a very talented and versatile footballer who works hard off the ball (when he's in the mood) and that is certainly something Conte likes. I also think we should sign a left back (if Baba isn't given a proper chance) and I absolutely love Ghoulam from Napoli. His contract is expiring too, which means that he could be available on the cheap. Telles and Bertrand are also good options and clearly there are good options out there so I sincerely hope that we don't waste another transfer window chasing Sandro... Also saw a rumour linking us with Giroud of all players. I would actually take him as a different option (highly unlikely but you never know).

I'd like to see a change in formation here, 3-4-3 has clearly gotten stale. I think a 4-3-3 would work for this game. Courtois Zappacosta - Rudiger - Christensen - Azpilicueta Drinkwater - Luiz - Kante (Bakayoko if Kante isn't fit) Pedro - Morata - Hazard What I expect: Courtois Rudiger - Luiz - Cahill Azpilicueta - Kante (again, Bakayoko if Kante isn't fit) - Cesc - Alonso Pedro - Morata - Hazard Conte has been very stubborn recently and continues to pick players such as Alonso, Cahill and Fabregas who currently don't deserve to be in the side based on their current form and continues to use Azpilicueta at wing back even though he clearly can't play there. I hope that my expected starting lineup is wrong but if I'm right, I'm expecting a long afternoon. Comfortable 2-0 United win if Conte continues being stubborn in his team selection.