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Match Preview

The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three Premier League wins straight in this match. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Only problem is, Brighton come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven encounters head-to-head.

Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.

Kick-off is at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Let’s go!

The Teams

United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Selection Changes

Manchester United make two adjustments following their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro replaces him at the back.

He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.

Brighton have made a single switch following victory at home versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.

Danny Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club on a hot streak 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 … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes from the German coach.

Analysts have noted that this match might affect their respective fortunes in the top flight campaign progresses.

Star performers include the captain for United and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both on song recently.