In-form Manchester United welcome Chris Hughton’s Brighton to Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, as the hosts look to make it seven wins in a row and overtake Arsenal in the race for the top four.
After Ole Gunnar Solskjær revealed Alexis Sanchez’s return to training, the Chilean could be included in the matchday squad on Saturday, but Chris Smalling is likely to miss out once again as he continues his recovery from a long-term foot injury.
Here’s a look at how they could look for Saturday’s clash.
3. Goalkeeper and Defenders
David de Gea (GK) – The Spaniard put on a show for the travelling United fans last time out as his heroics between the posts kept Tottenham at bay and secured a sixth straight win under Solskjær.
Ashley Young (RB) – Changes from the team that beat Tottenham aren’t expected, so Young should retain his spot on the right.
Phil Jones (CB) – Jones has appeared in every game of Solskjær’s brief United tenure and is set to feature again against Brighton.
Victor Lindelöf (CB) – The 24-year-old has missed just four Premier League games this term and appears to be affirming his place at the heart of United’s defence.
Luke Shaw (LB) – Shaw has not missed a minute of Premier League football since Solskjær took the reigns at Old Trafford and the 23-year-old will look to help notch United’s third consecutive clean sheet for the first time this season.
2. Midfielders
Paul Pogba (CM) – The World Cup winner has enjoyed an upturn in form since Solskjær’s introduction and he will be eager to extend that run on Saturday.
Ander Herrera (CM) – Herrera has been a crucial cog in United’s midfield this season, having scored two goals and assisted three more, and the Spaniard be full of confidence after a dominant performance against Spurs last time out.
Nemanja Matic (CM) – The Serbian midfielder has missed just three Premier League games all season long and has made more passes than any other United player in this campaign.
1. Forwards
Jesse Lingard (RW) – Lingard has notched four times in his 18 Premier League appearances this term and has contributed to six goals in his last eight league matches.
Marcus Rashford (ST) – United’s run of form has coincided with a purple patch for Rashford, who has scored five goals in his last seven league games.
Anthony Martial (LW) – The Frenchman is United’s joint top scorer in the league along with Romelu Lukaku with the pair both on eight for the season.
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