The most appalling position in the Manchester United team this season is the defence.

This has proven to be the case after the team has fallen to defeat by teams they ordinarily should have won or drew. No thanks to schoolboy mistakes from the United defenders.

With that in mind, this article was designed in other to analyze the best centre back pairings for Manchester United.

Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane

The first pair for consideration is Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane. Varane moved from Real Madrid to the Old Trafford giants this summer. And has represented well, whenever he was called on to the pitch.

More to that, Manchester United have had good runs of form with Varane and Maguire in defence. However, there is a point of concern. When partnered with Maguire, the position of the English man has looked choppy.

It seems that the major work is done by the French international. Maguire is usually caught ball watching without putting in needed tackles.

Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof

The skillfulness and passing ability of Victor Lindelof makes him one of the best offensive defenders in the Premier League. More to that, he is also decent in putting in the tackles as well.

Yet, when patterned with Harry Maguire the pair has not looked convincing as well.

Harry Maguire and Eric Baily

Baily is one of the very stout defenders currently in the Premier League. However, a lack of game time has left the Ivorian unconvincing whenever he is on display.

That being said, his partnership with Maguire may be a match set for failure.

Summary

With the aforementioned details, it can be understood that a Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof pairing may be the best option for the Manchester United side.

The experience of Varane and Calmness of Lindelof is looking like the perfect choice for the Red Devils.