Manchester United will lock horns with Brighton at Old Trafford on Tuesday night, hoping to pick up all three points and get into the top four of the Premier League table. The Red Devils will be coming into the match on the back of a disappointing 1-1 draw with Southampton, whereas the Seagulls recorded a stunning 2-0 victory over Watford on February 12.
Team News
Edinson Cavani (groin), Nemanja Matic (shin), and Eric Bailly (ankle) remain sidelined for the upcoming fixture.
Mason Greenwood remains suspended until further notice after being arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.
Ralf Rangnick will probably opt for the 4-3-3 formation with a couple of tweaks from the last game. In defence, Alex Telles might get the nod over Luke Shaw, whereas Anthony Elanga seems likely to make his way back into the starting eleven.
4-3-3 Predicted Manchester United Lineup Vs Brighton
Defence
David de Gea is expected to start between the sticks for the upcoming clash. The Spanish shot-stopper would be looking to put up a strong performance and secure a clean sheet on Tuesday.
Raphael Varane is expected to start at the heart of United’s backline, with skipper Harry Maguire slotting into the right-centre back position. Diogo Dalot is a guaranteed starter at the right-back position, whereas Alex Telles will fill in on the other flank as the right-back.
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Midfield
Scott McTominay is expected to start in the defensive midfield position, whereas Paul Pogba will slot in as the central midfielder.
Bruno Fernandes remains a sure-fire starter for Manchester United this week, and it’ll be an understatement to say The Red Devils will be highly dependent on the Portugal international’s creative work if they wish to pick up a win on Tuesday.
Fred will have to settle for a place on the bench, but he could be brought on in the second half of the contest if needed.
Attack
Jadon Sancho and Anthony Elanga will take up the wide positions, causing menace for Graham Potter’s men down the right and left-wing, respectively.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to lead the line for Manchester United in midweek. The 37-year-old striker’s adept movement in front of the goal could cause a lot of trouble for the Brighton defence that has conceded six goals in their last five matches across all competitions.
Marcus Rashford could be brought off the bench as an impact substitute in the second forty-five minutes of the match.
