Manchester United faces Brighton this afternoon, aiming for their first win since the departure of Ruben Amorim and a spot in the FA Cup fourth round.
Interim coach Darren Fletcher leads his second game after a 2-2 draw against Burnley this week. Despite the shake-up in management, United has a strong history in the competition and has already beaten Brighton at Old Trafford this season. Fletcher hopes for a positive response from his team to end a three-match winless streak across all competitions.
Manchester United Team News
Fletcher is expected to field a solid lineup, looking to maintain their perfect FA Cup record against Brighton. Key players like Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, and Kobbie Mainoo are set to start, having come off the bench last time. Harry Maguire is also close to making a return, although his workload is being managed carefully.
Matthijs de Ligt is still sidelined with a back injury. In addition, Noussair Mazraoui, Bryan Mbeumo, and Amad Diallo are unavailable due to the Africa Cup of Nations. Lammens is anticipated to start in goal, with Matheus Cunha as a crucial player upfront, having scored in four consecutive FA Cup matches. Benjamin Šeško and Patrick Dorgu will accompany him in attack.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup
Manchester United predicted XI: Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Martínez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Cunha, Fernandes, Dorgu; Šeško
When will the match kick off?
The FA Cup third-round match will take place at Old Trafford on Sunday, 11 January 2026, with a kick-off time of 16:30 GMT.
How to watch Manchester United vs Brighton?
Fans in the UK can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+, starting coverage at 16:00 GMT.
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