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Introduction

Manchester United, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three Premier League wins in a row this evening. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!

Only problem is, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.

Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Nevertheless, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent like United, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.

Kick-off is at 17:30 BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. It’s on!

The Teams

United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Team News

Man Utd have made a couple of alterations after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire is absent completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.

An issue arose in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes in 2025-26.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration following victory at home versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in back in 2013, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.

Pre-Match Patter

The manager pays little heed about the views of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes from the German coach.

Various reports suggest this encounter might affect their respective fortunes as the Premier League unfolds.

Ones to watch are Bruno Fernandes for United plus Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well recently.