Erik ten Hag explains line-up

The boss also appeared to indicate that Fernandes and Eriksen will move into attacking roles, hinting that Rashford will operate from the left.

“They [the midfielders] both have the intelligence and they can complement each other with their styles,” added Erik in his MUTV interview. “So I have a high expectation of that.”

Of course, we will know how the Reds’ formation is shaping up when we kick off at 14:00 BST.

Brighton boss Graham Potter has selected new signing Levi Colwill, a loan arrival from Chelsea, on the bench, with Danny Welbeck starting at his old stamping ground.