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

Manchester United welcome Brighton to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Brighton have defeated United 7-1 on aggregate across the last four meetings between the two sides, and they completed a league double over the club for the first time last season in the most successful campaign in their history.

Roberto de Zerbi's side finished sixth and qualified for the Europa League, which means getting back to winning ways for United won't be straightforward following a deflating 3-1 defeat against Arsenal at the Emirates.

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In terms of early team news, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof are both fit, but Mason Mount, Sofyan Amrabat and Raphael Varane are missing.

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

Samuel Luckhurst

United acquitted themselves respectably at Arsenal but their game plan was too one-dimensional. They won't get away with that against Brighton and a more direct and intense approach is essential.

Rasmus Hojlund has to start after Anthony Martial was pointlessly selected ahead of him against Arsenal. With an issue over four right-sided forwards, Facundo Pellistri has to make his full debut, and he should get the nod over Jadon Sancho regardless.

Victor Lindelof and Lisandro Martinez recovered quickly enough to represent their nations, and they did okay against Arsenal until they were both forced off.

Rich Fay

It could be a case of being disappointed but not surprised when the team news drops, with Ten Hag likely to put his faith in the players he trusts the most.

Dalot seems the most likely to start the match at left-back after a