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Introduction

Man Utd, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three Premier League wins on the bounce in this match. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven League meetings between the clubs.

Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Nevertheless, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable like United, making this match competing and maybe rollickingly good entertainment.

Start time is 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. It’s on!

Starting XIs

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

The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).

Team News

Manchester United make a couple of alterations after last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.

An issue arose during training this week. Malacia returns among the substitutes in 2025-26.

The Seagulls opted for one change post-success against versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.

The striker, formerly of United champions in during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford in fine form with four recent goals, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.

Pre-Match Patter

Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans from the German coach.

Analysts have noted that this match may influence their campaigns in the top flight continues.

Star performers are the captain for United plus Welbeck for the visitors, both on song in recent weeks.