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The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three Premier League wins on the bounce tonight. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim currently!

However, Brighton are the Seagulls, having triumphed on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven League meetings head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, so this game is both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.

Kick-off is at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!

The Teams

United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

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

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

Selection Changes

Manchester United make two changes after the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.

Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.

Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester in fine form scoring four in three, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.

Leading Stories

The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations from the German coach.

Various reports suggest that this match could have implications their respective fortunes as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Star performers are Bruno Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.