Man Utdvs.Brighton

The Red Devils' 3-1 scoreline against Southampton on Thursday did not tell the full story, as they found themselves a goal down with 10 minutes of normal time remaining before Amad Diallo's heroic hat-trick.

Diallo - fresh from signing a new contract - was one of just a few starters to justify his spot in the first XI, despite having to function as a wing-back first and foremost thanks to Diogo Dalot's suspension.

However, the Portuguese is now back from his ban and should slot straight back into the starting lineup at left wing-back, allowing Noussair Mazraoui to bomb down the right and Diallo to function further forward.

The Ivory Coast international will no doubt work in tandem with Bruno Fernandes, but Joshua Zirkzee - a livewire off the bench in midweek - will surely come in for the ineffective Rasmus Hojlund.

The latter's compatriot Christian Eriksen provided a slick assist for Diallo's second and could now replace Kobbie Mainoo in the centre of the park, where Manuel Ugarte should hold his spot after his unlucky own goal against the Saints.

A defensive recall surely awaits Harry Maguire too, most likely over Leny Yoro as Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez reprise their roles in front of Andre Onana, who also spared Man United's embarrassment on Thursday with a few crucial saves.

Manchester United possible starting lineup:

Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Eriksen, Ugarte, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Zirkzee

Written by

Ben Knapton