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Manchester United, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories in a row in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Only problem is, Brighton are the Seagulls, who have won in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven League meetings head-to-head.

Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Nevertheless, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.

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

Lineups

Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

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

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

Team News

Man Utd have made two adjustments in the wake of the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire misses out at all, Yoro steps in in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.

Brighton have made a single switch after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.

Pre-Match Patter

The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.

Analysts have noted that this match could have implications their campaigns during the league campaign progresses.

Ones to watch feature the captain for United and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form recently.