Amorim has opted to leave Šeško, who is short of match fitness, on the bench and instead fields a front three of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount. For Mbeumo and Cunha, it’s a Premier League debut in a United shirt, while for Mount it’s a big forward step after a rotten run of injuries that has significantly derailed his career.

Manchester United are looking to strike a deadly blow to Arsenal in the transfer market ahead of the season opener between the two bitter rivals at Old Trafford this Sunday.