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Manchester United vs Brighton: Premier League Live Coverage

Man United vs Brighton: Live Updates and Match Coverage

Follow live updates as Manchester United hosts Brighton & Hove Albion in a crucial Premier League clash at Old Trafford, with new signing Joshua Zirkzee leading the attack under manager Ruben Amorim's guidance.

FILE PHOTO: Amad Diallo of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's third goal, his hat-trick during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Southampton FC at Old Trafford on January 16, 2025 in Manchester, England.
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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Manchester United: Onana (gk), Yoro, Maguire, de Ligt, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot, Diallo, Fernandes, Zirkzee

Brighton: Verbruggen (gk), Estupinan, van Hecke, Dunk, Veltman, Ayari, Quomah Baleba, Mitoma, Pedro, Minteh, Welbeck

Match Preview

Manchester United enters this fixture with renewed confidence following their impressive 3-1 victory over Southampton, highlighted by Amad Diallo's memorable hat-trick. Manager Ruben Amorim acknowledges the challenges ahead as the team balances Premier League ambitions with Europa League commitments.

The Red Devils face a demanding schedule with three matches in eight days, but the recent win has injected fresh optimism into the squad. Amorim's tactical approach and the integration of new signing Joshua Zirkzee will be crucial factors in today's encounter.

Recent Form and Team News

United secured their first league victory in five matches against Southampton, with Amad Diallo's outstanding performance stealing the headlines. The team's improved defensive organization under Amorim has been evident, though the manager expects a challenging period ahead.

"It's going to be hard until the end of the season. We're experiencing something of a rollercoaster," Amorim noted in his pre-match press conference, emphasizing the importance of maintaining consistency across all competitions.