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Preamble

Man Utd, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes straight this evening. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim currently!

However, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven League meetings head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Nevertheless, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent like United, making this match competing and maybe highly entertaining.

Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, everyone. Let’s go!

The Teams

Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

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

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

Squad Updates

Man Utd have made a couple of alterations in the wake of their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro replaces him at the back.

Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.

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

Danny Welbeck, ex-United player champions in during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club with great momentum with four recent goals, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Build-Up

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations from the German coach.

Analysts have noted the fixture might affect their campaigns as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Ones to watch include the captain in red and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form recently.