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Manchester United -v- Brighton and Hove Albion
Premier League
Outdated Trafford, Manchester
Saturday twenty fifth October 2025; KO 17:30 BST
Manchester United welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to the Theatre of Goals on Saturday night within the Premier League. Ruben Amorim’s aspect are on a two match profitable streak within the Premier League, searching for to increase that and higher their league place. The two-1 victory over Liverpool noticed United get inside two factors of the Premier League champions.
United at present sit in ninth place within the Premier League desk with 13 factors – simply two factors from third place though United’s objective distinction is -1 so that they might want to begin scoring objectives galore of their matches. Brighton sit tenth within the Premier League simply 1 level behind United. United might want to work exhausting to win this match.
Amorim has been beneath a lot strain this season with the media nonetheless lining him up for the sack however United’s season has not been as unhealthy as some they usually sit two factors behind the Premier League champions, which isn’t as unhealthy as place to be in. Newcastle United are in a precarious place, however not a lot has been mentioned about Eddie Howe’s unhealthy season.
Manchester United Prime Scorers & Assists
⚽️ 3 – Bryan Mbeumo, 2 – Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Benjamin Sesko, 1 – Casemiro, Mason Mount
🅰️ 2 – Amad, 1 – Diogo Dalot, Patrick Dorgu, Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo, Bryan Mbeumo, Mason Mount, Leny Yoro
Brighton Prime Scorers & Assists
⚽️ 5 – Diego Gómez, 4 – Danny Welbeck, 2 – The Ayri, Brajan Gruda, Stefans Tzimas, 1 – Olivier Boscagli, Maxim De Cuyper, Harry Residence, John Hhore, Yankaba, Yankaba, Yankaba, Jan.
🅰️ 3 – Georginio Rutter, Tom Watson, 2 – Diego Coppola, Brajan Gruda, Harry Howell, Yankuba Minteh, Stefanos Tzimas, 1 – Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck, Mats Wieffer, Joël Veltman
Predicted Manchester United XI:
Lammens;
Yoro, De Ligt, Maguire;
Mazraoui, Fernandes, Casemiro, Shaw;
Mbeumo, Cunha;
Sesco
Predicted Brighton XI:
Bridge;
Wieffer, Dunk, van Hecke, Kadioglu;
Baleba, Ayari;
Minteh, Rutter, Gomez;
Welbeck
Goalkeeper: Senne Lammens
Senne Lammens has accomplished sufficient to be the primary beginning goalkeeper for the membership this season. His skill in objective is 100% higher than something that Andre Onana or Altay Bayindir may deliver to the Outdated Trafford membership. His look in opposition to Sunderland outlined him and that efficiency in opposition to Liverpool has galvanised that. What a participant he’s going to be.
Lammens is what United want from a goalkeeper – a participant keen to place himself on the road to get the higher of the opposition and to make sure that United have secure hand in objective. His want, dedication and skill are all nice to see. He’s going to command the road and assist United break ahead on the assault to seek out much-needed objectives this season.
United have discovered their successor to David De Gea who, at this early state of his profession, reveals indicators of Peter Schmeichel and Edwin van der Sar within the early phases of their careers. United might want to construct on Lammens’ skill and guarantee he’s supported to maintain his development within the sport. There may be much more to return from Senna Lammens this season.
Protection: Leny Yoro, Mathijs De Ligt, Harry Maguire
United’s defence has some key gamers this season – gamers who’re going to make sure the membership goes to attain one thing in the end. It’s essential that United continues to construct on this defence and hold them in with an opportunity of breaking the membership into the highest 4 as soon as once more. Amorim has his work minimize out to get this accomplished in a brief area of time.
Leny Yoro ought to begin on the proper aspect of the again three after his demotion to the bench in opposition to Liverpool. It can have been a little bit of a relaxation for the Frenchman. Mathijs De Ligt carried out to a excessive normal in opposition to Liverpool and this could hold him within the beginning XI to face Brighton this weekend. That is essential for United – having these gamers match.
Harry Maguire must also hold his place within the again three, taking part in on the left aspect. His skill in each defence and assault are nice to see for United. He saved the day for United in opposition to Liverpool and he has accomplished that so many instances earlier than in different matches. United may have different key gamers on the bench and can hopefully welcome Lisandro Martinez again quickly.
Midfield: Moussair Mazraoui, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Luke Shaw
United’s midfield requires some motion in January if enterprise might be accomplished, or in the summertime if not. However Amorim might want to get the perfect out of what he has. Noussair Mazraoui and Luke Shaw needs to be beginning within the wing again positions with Mazraoui taking part in on the proper aspect and Shaw on the left aspect. United will likely be in good palms in opposition to Brighton.
Within the centre of the midfield, it might appear doubtless that Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro accomplice one another as soon as once more. Fernandes is a superb participant for United however the membership must stay up for the long run to seek out his alternative as he’s not going to be on the prime if his sport ceaselessly. The identical might be mentioned for Casemiro.
It appears clear that Kobbie Mainoo isn’t the participant that Amorim desires to cement in his midfield, except he can adapt to the formation that us utilises within the squad. It’s a disgrace as a result of Mainoo has the expertise to thrive at United however solely so many assault minded midfielders can play on the pitch on the identical time. It could work out for him – it could not.
Assault: Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha
United’s attacking line is beginning to gel and discover the objectives – no less than Bryan Mbeumo is. What a signing he was in the summertime. Mbeumo ought to hold his place in opposition to Brighton as he carried out immensely in opposition to Liverpool final weekend. The Cameroonian is an outstanding participant and the extra he performs, the extra he’ll rating. Good.
Benjamin Sesko needs to be recalled to the beginning XI in opposition to Brighton after sitting out a lot of the victory over Liverpool. The Slovenian has two objectives to his title already and is thirsty for extra. United have an excellent group of attacking gamers this season and the extra they function with one another, the faster the squad will gel and rating objectives for enjoyable.
Matheus Cunha ought to begin in opposition to Brighton purely for the way in which he performed in opposition to Liverpool. Discuss a giant sport participant. The Brazilian nonetheless doesn’t have his debut objective for the membership however it’s coming. Cunha will likely be up for the problem of Brighton and getting the higher of them, possibly even discovering the again of the online himself. Come on United!
Substitutes: Deogo Dalot Mason Mountain, Manuel Urgate, Kobie Mainoo; Zirckzee, Amad
United may have 9 gamers on the bench in opposition to Brighton with the possibility to utilise 5 of them all through the match. Altay Bayindir will stay on the bench because it appears like his beginning place has been taken by Lammens. In defence, Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven and Tyler Fredricson ought to all be accessible ought to they be wanted.
In midfield, Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo needs to be ready on the bench for an opportunity on the pitch to point out what they’ll do. United have depth within the midfield this season, however nonetheless no single participant to be the engine within the midfield, which is what United have been mission out on for a nubbier of years. Possibly in January or the summer time?
In assault, Joshua Zirkzee and Amad will likely be ready to be known as upon, which will likely be doubtless as these gamers will all must be saved recent, particularly with a busy festive interval developing. United have been taking part in as soon as per week for a big a part of the season with no European Soccer and already being knocked out of the Carabao Cup this season.
Match Prediction
United want to begin each match like they’ve in opposition to each Sunderland and Liverpool – aiming to capitalise early on and take management of the sport – like they did in opposition to Sunderland and Liverpool. Brighton should not a straightforward aspect to beat, as United know having misplaced six of the final 9 conferences in all competitions they’ve confronted in. United wants to alter that.
Amorim will set his workforce up the identical approach however the ways might differ, as they did in opposition to Liverpool. The membership must push their opposition, not sit in their very own half and welcome the onslaught. Getting the ball into the ultimate third and getting numbers ahead will assist the membership to get one thing shifting ahead. United can rise to the problem of Brighton.
Ought to United prosper on this match, it can propel them into the highest half of the desk firmly with far more work to do with a purpose to higher the season as an entire. United nonetheless have an opportunity to attain one thing this season, regardless of the ‘anybody however United’ brigade from celebrating successfully nothing – which appears to be their factor since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.
Manchester United 2-1 Brighton and Hove Albion
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