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Match Preview

The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories in a row tonight. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

Yet, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven fixtures in this rivalry.

Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable like United, making this match competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

Kick-off is at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, folks. Game on!

Starting XIs

Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, 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, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Selection Changes

Man Utd have made a couple of alterations following the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro replaces him in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia returns on the bench in 2025-26.

Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford in fine form scoring four in three, an improvement on in his previous 15.

Leading Stories

The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans from the German coach.

Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.

Star performers are Bruno Fernandes in red plus Welbeck for the visitors, both on song lately.