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Match Preview

Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories on the bounce this evening. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

However, Brighton are the Seagulls, with victories on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures in this rivalry.

Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent like United, making this match intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.

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

The Teams

United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

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

Match referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).

Team News

United decided on two adjustments in the wake of the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.

An issue arose during training this week. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.

Brighton have made a single switch following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.

Leading Stories

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.

It is widely discussed the fixture may influence their respective fortunes during the league campaign progresses.

Ones to watch include Bruno Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form recently.