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Preamble

Manchester United, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories on the bounce in this match. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven encounters head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. That said, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.

Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Let’s go!

Lineups

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

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

Match referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).

Selection Changes

United decided on two changes following their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro steps in at the back.

Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.

Welbeck, formerly of United champions in in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Build-Up

The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans from the German coach.

Various reports suggest the fixture might affect for both teams’ seasons in the top flight continues.

Key players to watch include the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck from the away side, both on song lately.