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Confirmed Man United XI vs Brighton: Carrick makes right changes, Lacey&Rashford start, Fernandes on bench

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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has confirmed his starting XI for today’s Carabao Cup clash against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford.

Man United head into the cup tie looking to respond after suffering a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Manchester City last weekend.

Carrick has made eight changes to his starting XI as he looks to freshen things up for the domestic cup campaign.

Karl Darlow is set to make his long-awaited United debut, replacing Senne Lammens between the sticks.

Noussair Mazraoui gets the nod at right-back, while Diogo Dalot switches to the opposite side of the defence.

Patrick Dorgu is not included in the matchday squad after starting at left-back against City.

Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven form a youthful centre-back partnership, with Harry Maguire among the substitutes.

Lisandro Martinez has been given a complete rest, while Luke Shaw remains unavailable.

Andrey Santos earns his second start in the famous red shirt, with Youri Tielemans joining him in the heart of midfield.

The Belgium international has been handed the captain’s armband, with Bruno Fernandes dropping to the bench for the cup clash.

Mason Mount starts in the number 10 role, while Shea Lacey and Marcus Rashford provide the width.

Benjamin Sesko spearheads the attack, with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo both named among the substitutes.

Academy starlets Harry Amass and Tyler Fletcher are also on the bench and will be hoping to make another senior appearance today.

**Confirmed Man Utd line-up (4-2-3-1)**: Karl Darlow, Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Noussair Mazraoui, Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, Mason Mount, Shea Lacey, Marcus Rashford, Benjamin Sesko.

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