Manchester United vs Brighton Preview: Predicted First XI and 5 points to look forward to

#1 Will Sanchez continue his preseason form?

Manchester United v Leicester City - Premier League

Alexis Sanchez was sublime through the middle in the preseason. He combined brilliantly with Mata and was one of the bright spots of the dismal preseason for Manchester United. He carried his preseason form into the first game of the season but was let down by some slack attacking from his teammates, especially Rashford. Sanchez partnered well with the marauding Shaw and connected flawlessly with the midfield. He also switched places with Mata and attempted United’s only throughball of the game, when he brilliantly set up Lukaku with the goalkeeper at his mercy, only for the Belgian to miss.

Sanchez looks all set to have a massive season and all he needs now is a goal to settle the nerves. With Lukaku probably starting the game, Sanchez will have that target to aim his balls to and will find those pockets of spaces when the Belgian draws away defenders. The Chilean has been away from the papers for long amid all the chaos of the summer including the transfer rumours and the World Cup, and Alexis Sanchez will look at this game to announce his resurgence to the Premier League.