The Argentine keeper gets the nod over Sam Johnstone, while United's new number seven is the feature of Louis van Gaal's opening-day line-upSergio Romero starts in the absence of David De Gea while Memphis Depay, Morgan Schneiderlin and Matteo Darmian make their competitive debuts for Manchester United against Tottenham.
The Argentine has been given the start in goal after manager Louis van Gaal admitted he was concerned about De Gea's frame of mind amidst rumours he will soon move to Real Madrid.
Of United's five summer signings, only Bastian Schweinsteiger doesn't make the first XI, with the Germany captain among the substitutes after struggling to shake off a slight knock during pre-season.
For Spurs, there is no start for Hugo Lloris in goal as the Frenchman continues to recover from a hand injury. Michel Vorm takes over in goal. Harry Kane leads the line as expected, with Nacer Chadli and Christian Eriksen in support.
Manchester United:Romero; Darmian, Smalling, Blind, Shaw; Schneiderlin, Carrick; Mata, Depay, Young, Rooney.
Tottenham:Vorm; Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Davies; Dier, Bentaleb, Dembele; Eriksen, Chadli, Kane.[color=#006600][/color]

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