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Manchester United host Brighton at Old Trafford in the Premier League today, with Ruben Amorim’s side looking to build on the midweek win over Southampton, having shown a “different” side to them against Liverpool and Arsenal.
United performed poorly for much of the match against the Saints, but a dramatic turnaround led by Amad Diallo gave them three points that some would consider undeserved, and Amorim is ready to experience more highs and lows from their “rollercoaster season”.
And the nature of the performance will likely have worried Amorim, particularly as they now welcome a Brighton side who have established themselves as tricky opponents.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side sit in ninth, five points above United, and though their hunt for European football has faltered in recent weeks, the Seagulls will be confident of taking a result home from Manchester.
Follow all the latest team news and updates from Old Trafford below:
Manchester United vs Brighton LIVE
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Manchester United host Brighton in the Premier League, with kick-off at 2pm GMT | Live on Sky Sports
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United moved into 12th after the win over Southampton
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The Seagulls sit in ninth, five points above United
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Man Utd XI: Onana, Yoro, Maguire, De Ligt, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot, Amad, Fernandes, Zirkzee
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Brighton XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk (c), Van Hecke, Estupinian; Baleba, Minteh, Ayari, Mitoma; Joao Pedro, Welbeck
Manchester United FC – Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Man Utd vs Brighton starting line-ups and team news
12:49 , Jack Rathborn
Man Utd XI: Onana, Yoro, Maguire, De Ligt, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot, Amad, Fernandes, Zirkzee
Brighton XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk (c), Van Hecke, Estupinian; Baleba, Minteh, Ayari, Mitoma; Joao Pedro, Welbeck
Team news
12:40 , Chris Wilson
Line-ups should be announced in the next few minutes, so here’s a reminder of the early team news…
Diogo Dalot is back available after serving a one match suspension for Manchester United, while Luke Shaw is closing in on a return from his latest injury setback. Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte were withdrawn early in midweek with Ruben Amorim suggesting afterwards that this was due to fatigue.
Danny Welbeck, once of Manchester United, made his return from injury off the bench against Ipswich and could press for a start.
Manchester United hopeful of sealing Viktor Gyokeres deal despite Arsenal interest
12:30 , Miguel Delaney
Manchester United are hopeful of holding off competition for Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres to secure a deal in the summer.
Arsenal are understood to have raised the striker in discussions over a badly-needed forward signing for January, having brought forward plans from the summer after the ACL injury suffered by Gabriel Jesus.
Mikel Arteta this week admitted they are looking, and Gyokeres has been raised along with options such as Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Brighton’s Evan Ferguson. Arsenal have not seriously pursued PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani yet this window.
Man Utd hopeful of sealing Viktor Gyokeres deal despite Arsenal interest
Tributes pour in for ‘true gentleman’ Denis Law after death aged 84
12:22 , Chris Wilson
Wayne Rooney has paid tribute to Denis Law after the former Scotlandand Manchester United striker died aged 84.
Law won two league titles with United and was a member of their European Cup-winning side under Sir Matt Busby in 1968 when they became the first English club to lift the trophy.
A short family statement read: “It is with a heavy heart that we tell you our father Denis Law has sadly passed away. He fought a tough battle but finally he is now at peace.
Tributes pour in for ‘true gentleman’ Denis Law after death aged 84
Denis Law, legendary Manchester United and Scotland goalscorer, dies aged 84
Saturday 18 January 2025 13:03 , Chris Wilson
Denis Law, the great Manchester United striker who won the Ballon d’Or and European Cup during a legendary career, has died aged 84.
The Scottish forward formed a third of United’s “Holy Trinity”, alongside George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton, plundering 237 goals for the club in a glittering career spanning 18 years, which also took in spells at Huddersfield Town, Manchester City and Italian club Torino. He remains Scotland’s joint-highest scorer with 30 goals in 55 appearances for his country, a record he shares with Kenny Dalglish.
Law, the only Scot ever to be named European Footballer of the Year, had been suffering from Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.
Predicted line-ups
12:05 , Chris Wilson
Manchester United XI: Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Eriksen, Ugarte, Dalot; Diallo, Fernandes; Hojlund.
Brighton XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Baleba, O’Riley; Adingra, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck.
Team news
12:00 , Chris Wilson
Diogo Dalot is back available after serving a one match suspension for Manchester United, while Luke Shaw is closing in on a return from his latest injury setback. Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte were withdrawn early in midweek with Ruben Amorim suggesting afterwards that this was due to fatigue.
Danny Welbeck, once of Manchester United, made his return from injury off the bench against Ipswich and could press for a start.
Why is United vs Brighton not on TV?
11:50 , Chris Wilson
When is Manchester United vs Brighton?
Manchester United vs Brighton is due to kick off at 2pm GMT on Sunday 19 January at Old Trafford.
How can I watch it?
The match will not be shown live on TV in the United Kingdom having not been selected for coverage, with Sky Sports showing Everton against Tottenham in the 2pm timeslot. Extended highlights will be shown on Match of the Day 2, which airs at 10.30pm GMT on BBC One.
Manchester United vs Brighton LIVE
11:40 , Chris Wilson
Manchester United will hope to continue to climb the table as they welcome Brighton to Old Trafford.
A dramatic week continued for Ruben Amorim’s side on Thursday night as Amad Diallo’s stunning hat-trick salvaged three points against struggling Southampton.
Things were somewhat more straightforward for Brighton at Ipswich as they ended a recent run of draws with a 2-0 win.
Fabian Hurzeler’s visitors sit five points above their hosts as they target a top half finish.
Manchester United vs Brighton LIVE
11:22 , Chris Wilson
Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of today’s match between Manchester United and Brighton.
United host the Seagulls just a few days after a dramatic win over Southampton, but they’ll have to perform far better if they want a win over Fabian Hurzeler’s side.
We’ll have all the latest build-up and reaction right here.