Manchester United's predicted starting XI against Brighton

Forwards

Alexis Sanchez

Hard working Sanchez is important to United's cause

The Chilean had a subdued match but showed great work ethic in running to both ends of the field. He was not allowed the room to properly influence the game and much credit should be given to Leicester City's defenders. On the flip side, Sanchez provided a sumptuous assist to Romelu Lukaku in the second half that he failed to convert with only the keeper to beat. Sanchez should start this match on the left wing due to his good forward movement and attacking play.

Marcus Rashford

Number 10 Rashford was frustrated against Leicester when he was the striker

The new United number 10 probably had a game to forget but he is a tremendous talent. At the moment, United do not have a lot of attacking options and he should start this match on the right wing. Anthony Martial seems to have fallen out of favour with the manager which should work in Rashford's advantage. As a right winger, he can use his pace and trickery to get past players and create goal scoring opportunities for his team. Even if he is not on the score sheet, Rashford still has an important role to play.

Romelu Lukaku

Lukaku was not in sharpest form as he missed a golden chance against Leicester

The Burly Belgian is set to have his first start of the season after replacing Marcus Rashford in the second half against Leicester. The Red Devils lacked a commanding presence up front and that is what he can offer. Despite missing a golden opportunity when he was one on one with Kasper Schmeichel, Lukaku is United's main man who has lots of goals in him. He will be deployed as the sole striker to destabilise the Brighton central defenders.