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Introduction

Man Utd, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three Premier League wins on the bounce tonight. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, with victories on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.

The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game on!

Starting XIs

Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Match referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).

Squad Updates

Man Utd have made two adjustments following last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Yoro replaces him at the back.

Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.

Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Welbeck, formerly of United champions in back in 2013, comes back to Manchester in fine form with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.

Leading Stories

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.

It is widely discussed the fixture might affect their campaigns as the Premier League unfolds.

Ones to watch feature the captain for United and the Brighton forward from the away side, both on song lately.