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Introduction

The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes in a row this evening. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim currently!

Yet, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven League meetings between the clubs.

Despite United’s form; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, 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 with daylight saving ending, everyone. Game on!

Starting XIs

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

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, 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 (Northumberland).

Squad Updates

Man Utd have made two adjustments following the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.

He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad on the bench in 2025-26.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one change after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, including Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Danny Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester in fine form with four recent goals, an improvement on from 15 prior games.

Leading Stories

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.

Various reports suggest this encounter might affect their campaigns during the league continues.

Ones to watch feature the captain in red and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well lately.