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Match Preview

Man Utd, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three consecutive successes in a row in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!

However, Brighton come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven encounters between the clubs.

Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, the visitors are also famously erratic like United, making this match both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.

The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Game on!

Lineups

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

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Selection Changes

Manchester United make two changes after the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent entirely, Yoro steps in at the back.

He sustained a knock during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes in 2025-26.

Brighton have made a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.

The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League in 2012-13, visits his old club on a hot streak scoring four in three, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Leading Stories

Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations from the German coach.

Various reports suggest this encounter could have implications their campaigns as the Premier League continues.

Ones to watch include Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward from the away side, both on song lately.