Manchester United will look to back up Thursday night’s 3-1 win over Southampton when they take on Brighton this afternoon.
Ruben Amorim’s men laboured for much of the contest against the Premier League’s bottom club but Amad Diallo’s late hat-trick gave them a flattering 3-1 victory.
The victory moved them up to 13th in the table and another three points this afternoon would see them jump up to 11th.
Brighton will present a stiff challenge, however.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side may not be at their swashbuckling best currently but they have found a solidity that has resulted in a five-game unbeaten league run.
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Manchester United Team News
Rasmus Hojlund paid the price for his disappointing recent form by being dropped to the bench.
The Denmark striker has scored just two league goals this season and was replaced by Joshua Zirkzee.
Diogo Dalot returns from suspension and will play in the left wing-back role with Diallo moving further forward to play alongside Bruno Fernandes.
The third change sees Harry Maguire recalled in place of Lisandro Martinez.
Manchester United: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro, Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Fernandes, Diallo, Zirkzee.
📋 Today’s starting XI to face Brighton.#MUFC || #MUNBHA
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2025
Brighton Team News
Hurzeler made three changes to the side that won at Ipswich in midweek.
Out go Adam Webster, Matt O’Riley and Simon Adingra with Lewis Dunk, Yankuba Minteh and, former United striker, Danny Welbeck coming in.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Dunk, Van Hecke, Veltman, Estupinan, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Mitoma, Pedro, Welbeck.
TEAM NEWS! 🚨 Here’s our starting XI to take on @ManUtd this afternoon. 👀📝 pic.twitter.com/XeyNX6NSXm
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 19, 2025
