Manchester United’s expected line-up against Brighton with Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund starting
Man United take on Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford in a Premier League match on Saturday afternoon.
Manchester United will be determined to return to winning ways when they host Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
The Red Devils, who have lost their last three league meetings with the Seagulls, will look to bounce back from a 3-1 defeat to Arsenal before the international break. Late goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus condemned the Red Devils to their second defeat in their last three matches.
Although United have won half of their first four matches this season – both at Old Trafford – overall their performances have been slow and uninspired. They desperately need to create a program that inspires their supporters.
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Coach Erik Ten Hag therefore hopes that the international break, despite being dominated by off-field controversies, will come at the right time for his players. However, on the other hand, he is still missing a number of key people due to injury, meaning the situation is not as rosy as he would like.
However, despite all the uncertainty, summer signing Andre Onana will continue to score against Roberto De Zerbi’s side. He has started all four of the Red Devils’ opening matches and will be desperate to record his first clean sheet since the 1-0 win over Wolves on the opening weekend. Ahead of the former Inter Milan goalkeeper, Ten Hag could decide to appoint the same defender who started against Arsenal, after confirming that Lisandro Martinez is fit and available. He will partner Victor Lindelof in the center of defense with Raphael Varane still unavailable.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is expected to continue at right-back and Diogo Dalot could feature again at left-back, although Sergio Reguilon, who joined the club on loan on expires, will soon leave. Ten Hag may not be in danger of making too many changes to the revised defensive line.
In midfield, Ten Hag could bring changes to the trio who started against Arsenal last time out, handing Scott McTominay his first start of the season. The Scot could partner Casemiro and Christian Eriksen in the engine room, with the Dane the most senior member of the trio.
Rookie Sofyan Amrabat is absent due to injury.
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McTominay could be included in the XI if Ten Hag decides to play Bruno Fernandes on the right wing when Jadon Sancho and Antony are absent. Facundo Pellistri is the most logical choice to start on the right wing – and should be – but the Dutchman may delay giving him his first Premier League start against such a dangerous opponent.