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Preamble

The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven League meetings in this rivalry.

Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable like United, making this match both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.

The match begins at 17:30 BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. Game on!

Starting XIs

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

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

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

Team News

Man Utd have made a couple of alterations in the wake of last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.

Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes in 2025-26.

The Seagulls opted for one change after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.

The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.

Leading Stories

Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.

It is widely discussed this encounter may influence their respective fortunes during the league unfolds.

Key players to watch are the captain from the hosts and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well in recent weeks.