Rasmus Hojlund starts and Facundo Pellistri decision - Manchester United fans pick their team vs Brighton

Manchester United welcome Brighton to Old Trafford this afternoon and supporters have backed Rasmus Hojlund to make his home debut.

Erik ten Hag's side went into the international break off the back of a disappointing 3-1 defeat at Arsenal. Alejandro Garnacho thought he'd won it late but the winger's goal was ruled out for offside, with Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus then scoring for the Gunners.

The Reds manager was keen to take the positives from defeat, most notably a debut for Hojlund. The 20-year-old came off the bench for 23 minutes and has since done the same twice for Denmark without any fitness concerns.

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He managed 45 minutes against Finland and United fans believe he is now ready for a first start. And they have told Ten Hag to hand the Dane a full home debut at Old Trafford six weeks after he was paraded around the ground ahead of the 3-1 friendly win over RC Lens.

The other major attacking decision comes on the right-wing, with Jadon Sancho and Antony both absent for this afternoon's clash. And fans have backed Facundo Pellistri to be handed a first ever Premier League start.

The Uruguayan has just 84 minutes of top-flight football under his belt at United but has continued to impress when called upon, with the current situation presenting a perfect opportunity for him to get his shot. Marcus Rashford is a guaranteed starter in the left.

Much of United's issues this season have come in midfield and supporters have opted for a more solid set up in that area of the pitch. Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes are obvious starters, but Scott McTominay has been