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Introduction

Manchester United, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three Premier League wins straight tonight. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven fixtures head-to-head.

Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, making this match competing and maybe highly entertaining.

The match begins at 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!

The Teams

United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

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

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

Team News

United decided on two changes in the wake of the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro steps in in defense.

He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia returns among the substitutes in 2025-26.

The Seagulls opted for one change post-success against against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, including Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Danny Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester in fine form with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.

Pre-Match Patter

Amorim is unfazed about the views of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.

Various reports suggest this encounter may influence for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League unfolds.

Ones to watch include Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both in fine form recently.