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Match Preview

Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce this evening. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

However, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven fixtures head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

The match begins at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. It’s on!

The Teams

Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, 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 captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).

Team News

Man Utd have made two changes following last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent entirely, Yoro replaces him at the back.

He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes in 2025-26.

Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford in fine form scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.

Build-Up

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.

Analysts have noted this encounter might affect for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.

Star performers are Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck from the away side, each performing well in recent weeks.