On Sunday, Manchester United will host Brighton in a match that could allow the Reds to close the gap to just two points from the top half of the table. Following a challenging start to his tenure, Ruben Amorim’s team is beginning to see results, despite not always playing attractive football. Amorim will be looking to secure back-to-back league victories as the Seagulls come to Old Trafford.
Team News
Diogo Dalot will be available for Manchester United after serving a one-match suspension for his red card against Arsenal. After Amad’s incredible performance at right wing-back, Dalot may play off the left while Noussair Mazraoui rests to allow the Ivorian to stay on the right side.
Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte were substituted early in the second half against Southampton, with Ruben Amorim citing fatigue for both players. Toby Collyer has been impressing off the bench in recent matches, and the 21-year-old could start against his former club to provide Mainoo or Ugarte a rest.
Since his first-half substitution against Newcastle United, Joshua Zirkzee has shown signs of improvement. The 23-year-old scored the winning penalty against Arsenal and provided a spark off the bench against Southampton. Considering Rasmus Hojlund’s recent struggles, Zirkzee should get an opportunity to start against Brighton.
Harry Maguire started on the bench on Thursday, but after Leny Yoro’s struggles should return to the heart of the United defense.
Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof are near returns from injury, while Mason Mount will remain out for some time.
Lineup Prediction
Goalkeeper: Andre Onana
Defenders: Matthijs De Ligt, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez
Midfielders: Amad Diallo, Manuel Ugarte, Toby Collyer, Diogo Dalot
Attackers: Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Joshua Zirkzee
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