Manchester United will look to build on Thursday night's 3-1 win over Southampton when they take on Brighton this afternoon.
Ruben Amorim's men struggled for most of the game against the bottom of the Premier League, but Amad Diallo's late hat-trick gave them an impressive 3-1 win.
With this victory, the team rose to 13th place in the standings, and three more points this afternoon will make them jump to 11th place.
But Brighton will present a tough challenge.
Fabian Horzler's side may not be at their best currently, but they have found the grit that has seen them go five games unbeaten in the league.
Manchester United team news
Rasmus Hoglund has paid the price for his recent disappointing form by being benched.
The Danish striker has scored just two league goals this season and has been replaced by Joshua Zirkzee.
Diogo Dalot returns from suspension and will play at left-back with Diallo moving forward to play alongside Bruno Fernandes.
The third change saw Harry Maguire called up instead of Lisandro Martinez.
Manchester United: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Euro, Dalot, Ugarte, Maino, Fernandes, Diallo, Zirkzee.
📋 Today’s starting lineup to face Brighton.#MUFC || #Monba
– Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2025
Brighton team news
Horzler made three changes to the side that beat Ipswich in midweek.
Adam Webster, Matt O'Reilly and Simon Adingra are out, with Lewis Dunk, Yankuba Mente and former United striker Danny Welbeck arriving.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Dunk, Van Hecke, Veltman, Estopinan, Paliba, Ayari, Mente, Mitouma, Pedro, Welbeck.
Team news! 🚨 Here is the starting lineup we will face @ManUnited This afternoon. 👀📝 pic.twitter.com/XeyNX6NSXm
– Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 19, 2025
