Manchester United travel to Brighton for their second Premier League match of the 2024/25 season, looking to build on their narrow opening win against Fulham. Despite a promising debut from Joshua Zirkzee, manager Erik ten Hag has opted for an unchanged starting lineup, leaving the summer signing on the bench once again.
Brighton, meanwhile, pose a significant threat after thrashing Everton 3-0 in their opening match. The Seagulls may be without up to nine players due to injury, but United also have concerns, with five players missing, including Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof. Jadon Sancho has recovered from an ear infection but hasn’t made the squad.
Ten Hag’s decision to stick with the same team that beat Fulham suggests he’s seeking consistency and momentum, but Brighton’s strong start and United’s injury woes make this a challenging encounter.
