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Introduction

Manchester United, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven encounters in this rivalry.

Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Nevertheless, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.

The match begins at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Let’s go!

Lineups

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

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

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

Selection Changes

Manchester United make a couple of alterations following their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro steps in in defense.

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

The Seagulls opted for one change following victory at home against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.

Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak scoring four in three, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.

Build-Up

Amorim is unfazed about the views of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations from the German coach.

Analysts have noted that this match could have implications their campaigns as the Premier League unfolds.

Ones to watch feature the captain from the hosts and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form lately.