Erik Ten Hag 'confirms' Man United's Front Four as Cristiano Ronaldo Misses Out

• Erik ten Hag appears to have placed his faith in the quartet of Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, and Anthony Martial
• The four players have flourished under the Dutchman during United's pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia
• Martial looked set to depart this summer, but all indications suggest he could stay after hitting top form ahead of the new season
• United are scheduled to face Brighton in their opening match of the season on Sunday, August 7

Erik ten Hag may have inadvertently confirmed his preferred attack line at Manchester United after a successful pre-season tour.

The Dutchman officially took charge of United as the club's permanent manager at the end of last season after he quit Ajax.

Ten Hag has enjoyed a bright start to life since his arrival, with the Red Devils' hot form in the pre-season giving fans a glimpse of what to expect with the tactician in the dugout.

Manchester United signed Christian Eriksen on Friday with the Denmark midfielder arriving at Old Trafford as a free agent on a three-year deal.

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According to The Sun, the Red Devils' boss has all but confirmed how his side could line up in their season's opening match against Brighton.

Anthony Martial to lead Man United attack

In the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, Ten Hag had no choice but to put his faith in Anthony Martial.

The Frenchman had a rare chance to prove himself as he was deployed as the sole striker in United's pre-season matches.

Martial paid off the manager's faith in him by firing in goals from all cylinders to lay a claim on a starting spot in Ten Hag's team.

Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho have equally been effective upfront, with both forwards netting twice each during the pre-season.

There is every chance Ten Hag could retain the duo on either flank of his starting XI, with Bruno Fernandes retaining his spot behind the attacking trio.

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As for Ronaldo, it remains to be seen how much he could be involved should he rescind his reported desire to quit Old Trafford.

United are scheduled to face Brighton in their opening Premier League match of the season.

Ten Hag set for huge bonus if Man United make top four

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Erik ten Hag is set to smile all the way to the bank should he guide Manchester United back to the Champions League.

According to reports, the Dutchman will pocket an eyewatering £3million as a bonus if United finish in the top four.

The bonus is on top of Ten Hag's £9million-a-year that he is earning at Old Trafford as a salary.