Man United just had a dramatic comeback victory over bottom-placed Southampton in midweek, where Amad Diallo shined with a hat-trick.
This result was enough to take Man United to 12th place in the Premier League rankings. If they beat Brighton, the Red Devils will mark their first back-to-back three wins since manager Ruben Amorim took charge.
The last time they won 3 consecutive matches was in February 2024. Although the team's performances against Liverpool and Arsenal were very positive, the problem in the defense cannot be reassured. Amorim's team has failed to keep a clean sheet in 11 consecutive matches.
On the other side, Brighton also played quite inconsistently. They just had their first win after a series of 8 matches without a win in the Premier League, including 6 draws. However, the 4-0 victory over Norwich City in the FA Cup became a catalyst to help Fabian Hurzeler and his team regain their confidence.
The Seagulls still maintain their position in the top half of the rankings, 4 points behind Manchester City in 6th place. They will travel to Old Trafford with a streak of 5 consecutive unbeaten matches in the Premier League.
Brighton have also had good results against the Red Devils in the past. They beat Erik ten Hag's Man United 2-1 in August at the start of the season. It was also the 5th win in the last 7 matches against Man United, including wins at Old Trafford in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons.
Expected lineup
Man United: Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Eriksen, Ugarte, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Zirkzee.
Brighton: Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Baleba, O'Riley; Adingra, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck.
