Brighton & Hove Albion FC (Brighton) and Manchester United FC lineups are as follows:
Brighton starting lineup
Goalkeeper: 1 – Bart Verbruggen
Defenders: 30 – Espera, 5 – Dunk, 29 – Jan Paul van Hecke, 34 – Wiltman, 30 – Estupinian
Midfield: 20 – Bale, 26 – Ayari, 9 – Joao Pedro, 17 – Munte, 18 – Welbeck, 22 – Mitoma
Manchester United starting lineup
Goalkeeper: 24 – O’Nana
Defenders: 3 – Mazraoui, 4 – de Ligt, 5 – Maguire, 15 – Young
Midfielders: 20 – Dalot, 25 – Ugarte, 8 – Bruno Fernandes, 37 – Meunu, 11 – Ziyech, 16 – Amadé
Background information on the match
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club (Brighton) was founded in 1901 and plays at the American Express Community Stadium. The team competes in the English Premier League in the 2024-25 season. Brighton achieved a new record of 62 points and finished 6th in the league in the 2022-23 season. In January 2025, Brighton defeated Manchester United 3-1 in the 22nd round of the Premier League, becoming the second team to achieve three consecutive wins against Manchester United away from home.
Judging from the starting lineup, this is indeed Manchester United’s strongest lineup at the moment, especially in terms of defense, which shows exceptional depth. De Ligt, Maguire, Young and goalkeeper Onana all have plenty of experience, while the sweeping ability of the central defender Ujaglar is particularly obvious. Menezes can make timely forward thrusts, while Ujaglar takes on the important task of protecting the back line. Meanwhile, the passing and long-range shooting skills of Bruno Fernandes and Amadé should not be underestimated, while the organization and heading ability of Ziilkerze in the front line make him a trustworthy “forward substitute”. However, this lineup is also limited by the lack of a clear attacking breakthrough point, especially the failure of Rashford to make the team, which is a big loss.
United’s risk is obvious in terms of the offensive and defensive configurations on the flanks. Bruno Fernandes, Amadé and Zirczer are all players who place more emphasis on running, and their tactical characteristics are biased towards teamwork, with slightly insufficient individual breakthrough ability. This makes it difficult for them to effectively pressure the enemy’s defense when dealing with pressing tactics. If Brighton launches a counterattack, United’s flanks may be exposed to strong attacks. Kaoru Mitoma is bound to pose a severe test to United’s defense with his outstanding dribbling ability.
Historical records show that in the past six matches, United has won two games but also suffered four defeats, so this game is bound to be a tough battle.
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