Guardiola handed teenager Jahmai Simpson-Pusey a full debut against Sporting but could turn to more experienced players to help him defeat Brighton. Ake lasted a little over 70 minutes in the 2-1 defeat against Bournemouth and was rested against Sporting - but he could return to the team.

Amad Diallo strengthened his case for a starting role with a superb individual performance against the Greek champions, scoring twice in the second-half. The Ivorian started on the right of United’s attack with Alejandro Garnacho on the left with Marcus Rashford emerging from the subs bench in the second-half.