Manchester United today look to kick on from a dramatic midweek as they host Brighton in a tricky-looking Premier League clash.
Ruben Amorim’s side were on the brink of an embarrassing defeat on home soil to Southampton before Amad Diallo stepped up with a late hat-trick to save the day.
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That has lifted United up to 12th in the table and ensured the momentum from recent positive displays against Liverpool and Arsenal has not been lost.
They will need to be much better against Brighton than they were against Southampton, though, with the Seagulls on a six-match unbeaten run and still in the hunt for the European places.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Man United vs Brighton is scheduled for a 2pm GMT kick-off time on today, Sunday January 19, 2025.
Old Trafford in Manchester will host.
Where to watch Man United vs Brighton
TV channel and live stream: The game will not be shown live in the UK, with the match taking place on Sunday due to both teams playing on Thursday.
Free highlights: Supporters will be able to watch highlights for free when Match of the Day 2 airs at 10.30pm GMT on BBC One on Sunday January 19.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Man United vs Brighton team news
Manchester United XI: Onana; De Ligt. Maguire, Yoro; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot; Amad, Fernandes, Zirkzee
Subs: Bayindir, Martinez, Malacia, Casemiro, Collyer, Eriksen, Antony, Garnacho, Hojlund
Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Pedro, Mitoma, Welbeck
Subs: Steele, Lamptey, Webster, McConville, March, Gomez, Enciso, Adingra, Rutter
Man United vs Brighton prediction
United were incredibly poor for much of the match against Southampton and they will surely be punished if there is a repeat of that here.
Amorim’s side have shown they can sit deep and grind out results away from home against big teams, but they have not yet proved capable of taking the initiative and controlling matches.
Brighton will not come just to defend and their energy could cause a vulnerable United side plenty of problems.
Brighton to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Man United wins: 21
Draws: 5
Brighton wins: 8
Man United vs Brighton latest odds
Man Utd to win: 11/10
Draw: 13/5
Brighton to win: 12/5
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
