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Match Preview

The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories in a row in this match. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim now more than ever!

Only problem is, the opposing team come from the south coast, who have won in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.

Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable like United, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.

The match begins at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, folks. It’s on!

Starting XIs

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

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

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

Team News

United decided on two adjustments after last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.

He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.

The Seagulls opted for one change post-success against against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.

Danny Welbeck, ex-United player champions in back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford in fine form of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.

Build-Up

Amorim is unfazed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.

Analysts have noted that this match might affect their campaigns during the league unfolds.

Ones to watch include Bruno Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.