Predicted Manchester United XI to face Brighton in the Premier League
Manchester United registered their sixth consecutive win in all competitions under new caretaker manager and club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a 1-0 win over Tottenham last week.
The Red Devils will be the favourites to make it seven in a row when they play host to Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday.
Solskjaer’s men are currently level on points with 5th-placed Arsenal and they will be looking to avenge their 3-2 defeat against the Seagulls earlier in the season.
Brighton currently sit 13th in the standings and Chris Hughton’s men will be keen to get something out from this game after losing by a narrow 1-0 margin to Liverpool last week.
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Manchester United head into the weekend clash with most of their key players in good health. Alexis Sanchez (thigh) and Chris Smalling (ankle) have an outside chance of making the bench on Saturday while Marcos Rojo is ruled out. Solskjaer is not expected to tinker too much with the line-up that played Tottenham last week.
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Manager: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Predicted XI
1. David De Gea (GK)
The Spaniard pulled off some stunning saves last week against Tottenham and looked completely invincible against a potent strike force.
2. Ashley Young (RB)
The veteran looked quite comfortable at the back and played some good long passes up front to supply the strikers last week.
3. Phil Jones (CB)
The English international looked fairly secure at the heart of the defence and was spot on with his positioning against Spurs.
4. Victor Lindelof (CB)
The Swedish international has grown in confidence under Solskjaer and he should be amongst the starters for this one as well.
5. Luke Shaw (LB)
He put in a solid well-rounded performance against the Lilywhites last week and Solskjaer should continue to rely on him.
6. Nemanja Matic (CDM)
The Serb has barely put a foot wrong under Solskjaer and once again impressed at the base of the midfield diamond against Spurs with his defensive work rate.
7. Paul Pogba (RCM)
The Frenchman pulled off a wonderful long pass to set up Rashford’s winner in the previous game and he has been at the centre of everything that United have achieved in recent weeks.
8. Ander Herrera (LCM)
The Spaniard has looked really impressive in recent weeks with his balanced play in the middle of the park, linking up with his teammates and doing the right things.
9. Jesse Lingard (CAM)
He has always been a lively presence in the final third, keeping the opposition on their toes with his pace and subtle movement.
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10. Marcus Rashford (ST)
The youngster has resurrected his season under Solskjaer, taking every chance that has come his way.
10. Anthony Martial (ST)
The Frenchman provided a good balance to the attacking play up front last week and Solskjaer should hand him another start.
