Manchester United welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Old Trafford on Saturday for what promises to be an intriguing Premier League showdown.

The Red Devils are turning the tide after a poor start to the season, winning back-to-back games against Sunderland and Liverpool.

Brighton are one of the most improved sides in the English top flight and could pose a big threat to United’s positive momentum.

The Seagulls have lost just once in their last eight matches across all competitions, a run that includes statement victories over Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle United.

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has recently turned to the experience and intelligence of veteran striker Danny Welbeck, and the decision has paid off handsomely.

The 34-year-old has been in red-hot form over the last four games. He grabbed an assist in the Carabao Cup win over Barnsley before netting consecutive braces against Chelsea and Newcastle.

After a sluggish start to the 2025-26 campaign, Welbeck has now found a good rhythm.

Each of his four recent goals has showcased a different facet of his finishing.

This included a thunderous close-range header, a delicate left-footed chip, a composed right-foot dink, and a low-driven...