Manchester United return to Premier League action at Old Trafford on Saturday, aiming to make it three wins in a row for the first time this season. Ruben Amorim’s side are finally finding form after back-to-back league victories, and confidence is flowing again.
The Red Devils followed up a solid 2-0 home win over Sunderland with a statement 2-1 triumph at Anfield, their first victory there since 2016. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire sealed the result and lifted United to ninth in the Premier League, just three points off second place
Amorim’s system is beginning to click, and his players look sharper, more aggressive, and more united in approach.But Brighton are no ordinary visitors. Fabian Hurzeler’s young Seagulls have turned this fixture into a modern rivalry, winning six of their last seven league meetings against United, including three straight at Old Trafford. No team has done that since Manchester City in the early 1970s.
Brighton arrive in decent form too, unbeaten in five of their last six games and fresh off a 2-1 win over Newcastle, where former Red Danny Welbeck scored twice. However, their defensive record remains a concern, with just one clean sheet in their last 20 league outing
For United, Amorim’s immediate test is balance, keeping rhythm ahead of key fixtures while managing a few returning players. Benjamin Sesko is pushing for a start after being benched at Anfield, while Bryan Mbeumo’s form has made him almost undroppable.
Manchester United vs Brighton: Key Stats
📊 Head-to-head: Manchester United 10 wins, Brighton 8 wins, 1 draw
📊 Man United: Won last 3 home PL games
📊 Brighton: Unbeaten in 5 of last 6 games (W3 D2 L1)
📊 Brighton: Only 1 clean sheet in last 20 PL matches
📊 Brighton: Won last 3 league games at Old Trafford
Predicted Lineups
Manchester United (3-4-2-1) 🔴 Lammens; De Ligt, Maguire, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Cunha; Sesko
Brighton (4-2-3-1) 🔵 Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper; Welbeck
Players and Matchups to Watch
🔹 Benjamin Sesko – Tall, mobile, and clinical; could cause problems for Brighton’s backline.
🔹 Danny Welbeck – Faces his former club in top form, with four goals in his last three games.
🔹 Carlos Baleba – Linked with a move to United, his midfield duel with Casemiro will be crucial.
Odds Market on MSport
💵 Draw: 4.02
💵 Brighton to win: 3.59
💵 Over 2.5 Goals: 1.58
💵 Mbeumo Anytime Goalscorer: 2.80
Manchester United have momentum, belief, and home support on their side. Brighton’s confidence and record at Old Trafford make them a dangerous opponent, but Amorim’s Red Devils finally look ready to end that curse. Expect goals, drama, and perhaps another defining moment in Amorim’s evolving era.
