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Preamble

The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three Premier League wins on the bounce in this match. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven fixtures head-to-head.

Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. That said, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent like United, so this game is competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

Start time is 17:30 BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!

Starting XIs

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

The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Match referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).

Selection Changes

United decided on a couple of alterations following their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Yoro replaces him at the back.

An issue arose during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench in 2025-26.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one change following victory at home against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Leading Stories

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans from the German coach.

It is widely discussed that this match might affect their respective fortunes as the Premier League continues.

Star performers include Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.