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Preamble

The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three Premier League wins straight tonight. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

Only problem is, the opposing team come from the south coast, having triumphed in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven League meetings between the clubs.

Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable like United, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.

Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. It’s on!

Starting XIs

Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Squad Updates

Manchester United make two changes after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing 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 in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration post-success against over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.

Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford in fine form with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Pre-Match Patter

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes from the German coach.

Analysts have noted this encounter might affect for both teams’ seasons during the league continues.

Ones to watch are Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, both on song in recent weeks.