Confirmed Man Utd line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Brighton, Mainoo starts in three changes

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January 11, 2026 16:51 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Manchester United interim manager Darren Fletcher has made three changes to the starting line-up for today’s FA Cup third round tie against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils have played out three straight draws and will be aiming to progress to the FA Cup fourth round by beating the Seagulls.

Ahead of the encounter, Fletcher has made three changes. Senne Lammens continues in goal for the Mancunian giants once more.

Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Lisandro Martinez and Patrick Dorgu make up the four-man backline. Ayden Heaven has dropped to the bench, while Luke Shaw could be out injured.

The central midfield will comprise of Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo with Casemiro handed a breather. Bruno Fernandes will once again operate from the number 10 position.

Further forward, Mason Mount starts on the right wing with Matheus Cunha on the left. Benjamin Sesko will lead the attack on the back of scoring a brace at Burnley.

Confirmed Man Utd line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Brighton: Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Martinez, Dorgu; Ugarte, Mainoo; Mount, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko.