Manchester United’s only hope of silverware this season is the FA Cup with their campaign underway against Brighton.
After Ruben Amorim’s shock departure on Monday, Darren Fletcher has been placed in charge on a short-term basis.
Both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick have held talks with the club over taking on the caretaker role until the end of the season but Fletcher can give his own small hopes of landing that role a significant boost by getting the job done today.
United turned in one of their best performances of the season against Brighton at Old Trafford in October but Fabian Hurzeler’s side did do the double over them last season.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage.
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January 11, 2026 3:05 pm
Arsenal leading against Porstmouth
Ben Fleming
The Gunners have doubled their advantage through Gabriel Martinelli and now lead 3-1 over Portsmouth at Fratton Park.
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January 11, 2026 3:05 pm
Man Utd vs Brighton TV channel
Ben Fleming
You can watch today’s FA Cup third-round match live on TNT Sports 1, with streaming also available through the Discovery+ app.
January 11, 2026 3:04 pm
Manchester United vs Brighton kick-off time
Ben Fleming
Man Utd vs Brighton kicks off at 4:30pm today (11 January) at Old Trafford..
January 11, 2026 3:01 pm
Good afternoon!
Ben Fleming
Hello and welcome to Metro’s live coverage from Manchester United’s FA Cup third round clash with Brighton.
Stay with us for the all the build-up, team news, and match updates from Old Trafford.
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