Much to the delight of the punters in the Transfer Tavern, the boring international break is drawing to a close and the glorious Premier League is about to return at long last. 

To mark such a momentous occasion, those propping up the bar have been one of the biggest fixtures in English football to sink their teeth into this weekend.

Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger renew hostilities on Saturday lunchtime, though this time with an illustrious added edge.

Manchester United host Arsenal at Old Trafford, with the Gunners higher in the table for once and Le Prof can travel north as favourite.

Still, these type of big games are exactly what the self-proclaimed ‘Special One’ lives for, though it’s not quite clear as to what his best eleven is right now.

While the Red Devils have one of the most illustrious squads in the world, the Portuguese has major decisions to make.

Though many of our drinkers have been waxing poetic about what XI would beat their capital based counterparts, here’s the lot they hope Jose DOESN’T field.

David De Gea

Clearly one of the best stoppers in the world, though even the masterful hands of David De Gea can only do so much should Arsenal tear United apart like they did at Emirates last season.

Ashley Young

Somehow still a Manchester United player, Ashley Young has often been deployed at right-back during his spell at the Theatre of Dreams.

Should he do so again, it’ll be curtains for United.

Marcos Rojo

Truly a liability, Louis van Gaal’s major defensive signing during his tenure in charge looks truly out of his depth.

Should he be faced up with Arsenal’s wonderfully fluid attack, the results may well be devastating.

Daley Blind

An accomplished defender when placed with the right partner, the notion of having Daley Blind marshalling a backline with Marcos Rojo is a scary one.

When isolated, the Dutchman could be torn apart.

Luke Shaw

It’s unclear as to whether or not Luke Shaw will be fit in time for the game, though the England international could probably do with some time out of the limelight anyway.

Slated by Mourinho publicly, Shaw appears to have lost all confidence and Arsenal’s attack could be merciless.

Michael Carrick

Another top class player on his day and certainly a good option in other games, though a game of this pace would surely pass the 35-year-old by.

Solid on his day, but the abundance of midfield runners could see him stranded.

Paul Pogba

Yet to hit full form in ‘easier’ games, deploying Paul Pogba in the holding role would surely be suicidal from Mourinho.

His tactical indiscipline could make United pay.

Jesse Lingard

Improving of late, England international Jesse Lingard can be a real handful in the right type of game.

Still, he’d be pushed back by Arsenal’s attackers no end, rendering his occasional attacking flair all but useless.

Wayne Rooney

The old Wayne Rooney used to LOVE playing the Gunners, though things have rarely worked out for the United skipper in recent months.

Now expected to be fit, another anonymous performance at No.10 would only heap further pressure on both he and Mourinho.

Anthony Martial

What’s happened to Anthony Martial?

The fresh-faced teenager that tore up the Premier League upon his initial arrival has all but disappeared this season and the Frenchman is looking bereft of confidence.

Marcus Rashford

Having made his name against the Gunners at Old Trafford only back in February, Marcus Rashford could well haunt his opposition again.

However, with Arsenal likely to have much of the ball, it could be a long afternoon for the England international.