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Preamble

Manchester United, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories on the bounce in this match. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim currently!

Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven encounters between the clubs.

Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent like United, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.

Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game on!

Lineups

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

Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).

Squad Updates

United decided on a couple of alterations following the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.

He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes in 2025-26.

The Seagulls opted for one change post-success against against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.

Danny Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League back in 2013, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.

Leading Stories

Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.

Analysts have noted that this match may influence for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.

Ones to watch feature Bruno Fernandes in red plus Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form in recent weeks.