Man United XI vs Brighton: Predicted line-ups, confirmed squad news, Premier League injury latest today

Cristiano Ronaldo is pushing to be included despite his late start to pre-season and trying to leave the club, while Anthony Martial enjoyed fine pre-season form but has since suffered a hamstring injury.

Jadon Sancho could feature after missing the friendly loss to Atletico Madrid through illness.

Scott McTominay returned on the trip to Oslo to make a comeback from injury while Facundo Pellistri picked up a knock on the ankle, although the young winger is ready to be available if Ten Hag wants to pick him.

Concerns over Luke Shaw have been allayed after he returned to training after missing both friendlies last weekend, and the exit of Alex Telles makes it a straight fight between Shaw and Tyrell Malacia for the spot. ‘back left.

Ten Hag has confirmed that new signings Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen are fit enough for a starting spot, despite only recently landing at Old Trafford.

Predicts Manchester United XI: De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Malacia; Martinez, Eriksen; Fred; Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford;

injured: Martial