Manchester United will look to back up Thursday night’s 3-1 win over Southampton when they host Brighton this afternoon.
Ruben Amorim’s side struggled for much of the contest against the Premier League’s bottom club, but Amado Diallo’s late hat-trick earned them a flattering 3-1 win.
The win moves them up to 13th in the table, and another three points this afternoon would see them jump up to 11th.
However, Brighton will present a tough challenge.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side may not be at their best at the moment, but they have found the grit that has resulted in a five-game unbeaten run in the league.
Manchester United team news
Rasmus Hojlund paid the price for his recent disappointing form by dropping to the bench.
The Danish striker scored only two league goals this season and was replaced by Joshua Zirkzee.
Diogo Dalot returns from suspension and will play in a left-wing role, while Diallo moves forward to play alongside Bruno Fernandes.
The third change concerns the recall of Harry Maguire in place of Lisandro Martinez.
Manchester United: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro, Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Fernandes, Diallo, Zirkzee.
📋 Today’s starting 11 against 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, in come Lewis Dunk, Yankuba Minteh and former United striker Danny Welbeck.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Dunk, Van Hecke, Veltman, Estupinan, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Mitoma, Pedro, Welbeck.
THE NEWS TEAM! 🚨 Here’s our starting 11 for the fight @ManUtd this afternoon. 👀📝 pic.twitter.com/XeyNX6NSXm
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 19, 2025
