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Introduction

Man Utd, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories on the bounce in this match. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Only problem is, the opposing team are the Seagulls, having triumphed during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven League meetings between the clubs.

Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.

Start time is 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game on!

The Teams

Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, 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, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).

Team News

Manchester United make two adjustments following the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.

He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia returns on the bench in 2025-26.

Brighton have made one change following victory at home versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.

Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in back in 2013, visits his old club on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.

Leading Stories

Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.

Analysts have noted this encounter may influence for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Star performers are the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck from the away side, each performing well lately.