🔗 Share this article

Match Preview

The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes straight this evening. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, having triumphed in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven encounters between the clubs.

Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is competing and maybe highly entertaining.

The match begins at 5.30 in the evening one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Game on!

The Teams

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

Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, 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.

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

Team News

United decided on two adjustments after the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.

He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes in 2025-26.

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

The striker, ex-United player that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Leading Stories

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

Various reports suggest the fixture may influence their respective fortunes as the Premier League unfolds.

Key players to watch feature Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward from the away side, both on song in recent weeks.