(4-2-3-1) Zirkzee, De Ligt and Mainoo to start – Brighton vs Man United predicted starting XI; team news and latest injury update

(4-2-3-1) Zirkzee, De Ligt and Mainoo to start – Brighton vs Man United predicted starting XI; team news and latest injury update

Manchester United Will be hoping to make it two wins from two when they take on Brighton in their first away game of the new Premier League season on Saturday.

Joshua Zirkzee came off the bench after an hour to replace Mason Mount with the game deadlocked at 0-0 but provided the clever finish to seal the win after 87 minutes.

Zirkzee was among those granted an extended summer break after his participation in Euro 2024 with Erik ten Hag explaining ahead of kick-off the forward was still working his way towards full fitness.

With Rasmus Hojlund still sidelined, Zirkzee will hope he has done enough to earn his place in the starting XI to lead United’s attack this weekend.

Alejandro Garnacho is another who is only recently back in Manchester, coming off the bench in the Community Shield against Manchester City and again against Fulham.

The Argentina international didn’t look quite up to speed against the Cottagers, which could see Amad Diallo keep his place in the side.

With Luke Shaw still sidelined, Diogo Dalot is expected to continue at left-back with Noussair Mazraoui enjoying a fine debut on the right.

Harry Maguire meanwhile limped off that night and while Ten Hag later explained his withdrawal was a precautionary measure, it could open up room for Matthijs de Ligt to make his full debut against Brighton.

Manchester United 4-2-3-1 lineup

Manchester United Predicted XI to face Brighton: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo, Amad, Fernandes, Rashford, Zirkzee

Date And Kick-off time: Brighton vs Man Utd kicks off at 12:30pm on Saturday 24 August