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Preamble

Man Utd, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three consecutive successes in a row in this match. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven fixtures between the clubs.

Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.

The match begins at 5.30 in the evening one last mention with daylight saving ending, kids. It’s on!

The Teams

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

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

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

Squad Updates

Man Utd have made two adjustments following last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro steps in at the back.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one change after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

The striker, ex-United player to win the Premier League in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester in fine form with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.

Build-Up

Amorim is unfazed about the views of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations from the German coach.

It is widely discussed that this match could have implications their campaigns as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Ones to watch include Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward for the visitors, each performing well lately.