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Manchester United face a big test against high-flying Brighton as they eye a third straight win under Ruben Amorim and here is all you need to know about the clash.
Manchester United will be aiming for a third consecutive Premier League victory when they host Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Saturday evening.
The Red Devils are looking to build on recent momentum, while the Seagulls hope to continue their strong record against United, having defeated them 3-1 in their last encounter back in January.
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Match Preview
After a difficult start to the season, Manchester United are finally showing signs of life under head coach Ruben Amorim. The team has secured back-to-back league wins for the first time in his 11-month tenure, a feat not achieved since the start of the 2024-25 campaign.
Following a convincing 2-0 home victory over Sunderland, United pulled off a surprising 2-1 triumph at Anfield against a struggling Liverpool side. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire sealed their first win at the historic ground since 2016, providing a significant boost for Amorim, who has been backed by minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
The recent results have propelled United to ninth in the Premier League table, just three points behind second-placed rivals Manchester City. The team will be glad to return to Old Trafford, where they have won their last three league matches against Sunderland, Chelsea, and Burnley.
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However, their last extended home winning streak was ironically ended by a 3-1 loss to Brighton in August 2023.
Indeed, the 20-time English champions have found Brighton to be a formidable opponent in recent years, losing six of their last seven league meetings. This is a stark contrast to their historical dominance, where they had lost only three of their first 17 league encounters with the Seagulls.
Brighton, under manager Fabian Hurzeler, have been inconsistent but effective, alternating between draws and wins in their last four Premier League fixtures. This run includes impressive victories over Chelsea and Newcastle United.
Former United striker Danny Welbeck was the hero against the Magpies, scoring twice, including an 84th-minute winner, to lift his side to 10th place, just one point behind Saturday's opponents.
Despite their solid standing, Brighton have struggled to hold onto leads, spending more time in a losing position (38.1%) than a winning one (24.1%) this season. Defensive frailties have also been an issue, with just one clean sheet in their last 20 league games.
Nevertheless, the Seagulls have lost only two of their last 13 top-flight matches and will be confident heading to Manchester, having won their last three league visits to Old Trafford. Only Manchester City, between 1968 and 1972, have recorded a longer winning streak at the ground.
Team News
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Manchester United will be without defender Lisandro Martinez, who is still recovering from a serious knee injury. Harry Maguire and Mason Mount are also doubtful due to knocks. Should Maguire be unavailable, Leny Yoro is expected to step into the back three alongside Matthijs de Ligt and Luke Shaw.
Ruben Amorim faces a decision at wing-back, with Amad Diallo and Diogo Dalot competing for spots, while Patrick Dorgu is also an option on the left. In attack, Benjamin Sesko could return to the starting lineup, potentially replacing Mount, to partner with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
For Brighton, Solly March, Adam Webster, and Jack Hinshelwood are all ruled out with injuries. Kaoru Mitoma, Joel Veltman, and Brajan Gruda will face late fitness tests to determine their availability for the trip to Old Trafford.
Time and Where to Watch
The match will kick off at 7.30pm Kenyan time and will be live on SuperSport TV.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester United possible XI: Lammens; De Ligt, Maguire, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Cunha; Sesko
Brighton possible XI: Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper; Welbeck