Confirmed lineups as Hojlund was unavailable due to Zirkzee’s substitution

Manchester United will look to back up Thursday night’s 3-1 win over Southampton when they face Brighton this afternoon.

Ruben Amorim’s men struggled for most of the game against the Premier League’s bottom side, but Amad Diallo’s late hat-trick gave them a flattering 3-1 win.

The win saw them move up to 13th in the table and with another three points this afternoon they would move up to 11th.

However, Brighton will pose a big challenge.

Fabian Hurzeler’s side may not be at their best at the moment, but they have found a stability that has seen them go five games unbeaten in the league.

Manchester United team news

Rasmus Hojlund paid the price for his disappointing recent form by being forced onto the bench.

The Danish striker has only scored two league goals this season and was replaced by Joshua Zirkzee.

Diogo Dalot returns from suspension and will take up the left-back role, while Diallo moves further forward and plays alongside Bruno Fernandes.

The third change sees Harry Maguire recalled in place of Lisandro Martinez.

Manchester United: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro, Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Fernandes, Diallo, Zirkzee.

📋 Today’s starting eleven will face Brighton.#MUFC || #MUNBHA

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2025

Brighton team news

Hurzeler made three changes from the side that won at Ipswich in midweek.

Adam Webster, Matt O’Riley and Simon Adingra go out, Lewis Dunk, Yankuba Minteh and former United striker Danny Welbeck come in.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Dunk, Van Hecke, Veltman, Estupinan, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Mitoma, Pedro, Welbeck.

TEAM NEWS! 🚨 Here is our starting eleven that we will compete against @ManUtd this afternoon. 👀📝 pic.twitter.com/XeyNX6NSXm

— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 19, 2025