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Manchester United Predicted Lineup vs Brighton for August 24

Manchester United travel to the south coast to face Brighton this weekend looking to build on an encouraging opening day win over Fulham at Old Trafford. Kick-off is at 12.30PM on Saturday. Here is the Manchester United predicted lineup for the lunchtime clash.

Manchester United Predicted Lineup For Seaside Clash vs Brighton

Heading south for matchday two 🫡#MUFC || #PL pic.twitter.com/zveoVWtVkV

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 20, 2024

How Manchester United Have Lined-up Recently

André Onana started in goal, with new signing Noussair Mazraoui impressive at right-back. Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez anchored the middle of defence, with Diogo Dalot at left-back.

Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo played as a double pivot, with Amad, Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford operating behind Bruno Fernandes in the false 9 position.

Manchester United Recent Form and Tactics

Manchester United began the season with a home win against Fulham, lining up in Erik ten Hag’s preferred 4-2-3-1 formation.

A mixed pre-season culminated in a penalty shootout defeat to rivals Manchester City in the Community Shield, but the Red Devils started the Premier League campaign in a positive way, overcoming a stubborn Fulham side and, at times, playing some delightful attacking football that probably warranted a higher margin of victory.

Up against a Brighton team that looked convincing in a comfortable opening day away win at Everton, this will be a different kind of test for Ten Hag’s side.

Manchester United Injuries to Consider

Victor Lindelof (Unknown) and Jadon Sancho (Unknown) are doubts for the fixture, whilst Rasmus Hojlund (Thigh) and Luke Shaw (Calf) are set to be absent into September. Tyrell Malacia (Knee) and Lény Yoro (Ankle) are set to be out until October and November respectively.