Manchester United welcome last season’s surprise high-flyers Brighton to Old Trafford this Saturday for the opening day of the 2022-23 Premier League campaign.
The Red Devils, under the newly appointed head coach Erik ten Hag, will look to put out a convincing showing and claim the three points up for grabs.
Let us now take a look at how Erik ten Hag might set up his United side for the upcoming game –
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David de Gea will start between the goalposts for Manchester United with the Spain international firmly established as his side’s first-choice option.
In the defensive lineup, expect new boy Lisandro Martinez to partner with Raphael Varane in the heart of the backline with Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw slotting in the full-back roles on either side of the pitch.
Cristian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay look the likely options to make the starting team sheet in the central midfield berths with Brazil international Fred set for a place on the bench.
Old Trafford rebel Cristiano Ronaldo is not expected to make the XI amid the speculation over his future at the club which opens the door for the returning Anthony Martial to lead the line.
