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Introduction

Manchester United, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories straight tonight. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!

However, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven fixtures head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, making this match competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

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

Lineups

Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

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

Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).

Selection Changes

Manchester United make a couple of alterations after their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro replaces him at the back.

Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad on the bench in 2025-26.

The Seagulls opted for one change after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Leading Stories

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes from the German coach.

It is widely discussed the fixture could have implications their campaigns as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Star performers feature Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form lately.