Manchester United confirm Erik ten Hag’s XI to face Brighton (Premier League)

Manchester United return to domestic football as they host Brighton at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

Rasmus Højlund will make his first start for Manchester United as Erik ten Hag looks to start a winning run after the international break.

United have so far won two and lost two in their opening four Premier League fixtures this campaign, beating Wolves and Nottingham Forest while falling to the sword against Tottenham and Arsenal.

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The club are without ten players, with first-team regulars Luke Shaw, Raphaël Varane, and Mason Mount all unavailable due to injury – Antony and Jadon Sancho are also out due to personal reasons.

The starting teams have been confirmed and can be viewed below.

Manchester United

Starting XI: Onana, Dalot, Lindelöf, Martínez, Reguilón, Casemiro, McTominay, Eriksen, Fernandes, Rashford, Højlund.

Subs: Bayındır, Evans, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Gore, Pellsitri, Hannibal, Garnacho, Martial.

Brighton

Starting XI: Steele, Lamptey, Dunk, Dahoud, Gross, Lallana, Welbeck, Mitoma, Adingra, Van Hecke, Veltman.

Subs: Verbruggen, Igor, Webster, Milner, Pedro, Gilmour, Baleba, Ferguson, Fati.