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Confirmed Line-up: Man Utd vs Sunderland – Lammens makes debut, Cunha benched

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has named his side for today’s crunch Premier League clash with Sunderland at Old Trafford.

The Portuguese tactician has rung the changes, making five alterations from the team humbled 3-1 by Brentford last weekend.

Summer signing Senne Lammens finally makes his long-awaited United debut, with Altay Bayindir dropping to the bench.

Amad Diallo returns to the XI after missing the Brentford game due to a family tragedy.

He is tipped to slot in at right wing-back.

Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Luke Shaw form the back three.

Yoro comes in for Harry Maguire, whose costly error directly gifted Brentford their opener last time out.

One of the surprises is Patrick Dorgu being left out of the squad, with Diogo Dalot expected to provide cover in his place.

Bruno Fernandes continues in his number eight role, but is partnered today by Casemiro.

The former Real Madrid midfielder was suspended from the clash against the Bees. He replaces Manuel Ugarte in the XI.

Benjamin Sesko, Mason Mount and Bryan Mbeumo will form the attacking trio.

The England international replaces Matheus Cunha, who will be expected to play a role off the bench.

Sesko netted his maiden United goal last weekend and will be eager to add more to his tally today.

While Mbeumo has been a bright spark in attack, Cunha has yet to put his name on the scoresheet.

He will be hoping to break his duck today and help United over the line.

This clash carries huge weight for Amorim, with United sitting on just seven points from their opening six league fixtures.

Defeat against Sunderland could push the INEOS hierarchy into serious discussions about Amorim’s future over the international break.

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