How Manchester United should line up vs Brighton in Premier League fixture

Manchester United take on Brighton in the Premier League on Thursday night, less than two weeks after the sides met in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

Brighton are enjoying an excellent season and extra time and penalties were required in that semi-final at Wembley. Victor Lindelof converted the winning penalty on that occasion and Roberto De Zerbi will be eager for his team to gain revenge.

United secured a 1-0 win against a confident Aston Villa at the weekend thanks to Bruno Fernandes' goal and Erik ten Hag's side are now looking to consolidate their position in the top four, with Liverpool gaining momentum in fifth.

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Regarding the team news, this game has come too soon for Alejandro Garnacho after his spell on the sidelines. Raphael Varane and Scott McTominay also remain unavailable for selection and Lisandro Martinez is out for the season.

Our writers have had their say on how United should line up against Brighton...

Samuel Luckhurst

If there is to be a defensive change it should be at full-back. Brighton are likely to recall Kaoru Mitoma and Aaron Wan-Bissaka had his number in the FA Cup semi-final. Tyrell Malacia did decently against Aston Villa but reverting to the right-footed full-back is advisable.

Antony was curiously omitted from United's player of the month nominees for April when he was arguably their standout performer. United should make the most of his freshness after he was benched against Villa and restore Bruno Fernandes to the playmaker role.

Steven Railston

Although Malacia performed well against Aston Villa, he should be dropped. That's because Wan-Bissaka must start to deal with the threat of Mitoma, who expertly