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Manchester United faces Brighton in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, marking the beginning of both teams’ campaigns this season. Ten Brighton players, including key figures Yankuba Minteh and Kaoru Mitoma, are unavailable due to injuries. Luke Shaw is expected to return for Manchester United after missing the previous match with muscle tightness. The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and ITV in the UK, starting at 8pm BST.
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Manchester United faces Brighton in the Carabao Cup on November 1st, marking the start of both teams' campaigns for this season. Last year, United was eliminated in the second round by non-league side Grimsby Town, while Brighton reached the fourth round before losing to eventual finalists Arsenal.
For tonight's match at Old Trafford, Brighton is set to be without up to ten first-team players due to injuries, including key defenders Yankuba Minteh and Kaoru Mitoma. Meanwhile, United's young player JJ Gabriel will not play after requesting a transfer.
The outcome of this game will determine one of the teams' next opponents in the fourth round draw, which includes top clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool. The match is being broadcast live on Sky Sports for fans to follow along with expert commentary.
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There is a full slate of Carabao Cup action on the cards tonight, with Manchester United vs Brighton topping a four-match bill.
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It is the opening match of both sides’ campaigns in this competition, given their respective European obligations, but the Red Devils have already bettered their attempt from last season, which ended in the second round after an ignominious defeat by Grimsby Town.
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Brighton only made it as far as the fourth round last time out, losing to eventual finalists Arsenal, and Fabian Hurzeler will be keen for a sustained cup run.
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He has his work cut out for him, though, with as many as ten first-team players including Yankuba Minteh and Kaoru Mitoma set to miss out through injury at Old Trafford.
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The youngster JJ Gabriel will miss out for United, though, after putting in a transfer request.
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Tonight’s match will be followed by the draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, where the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool will all find out their next opponents.
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Live updates
Man Utd early team news: Shaw latest
It is hoped Luke Shaw will be fit to return to the United squad today.
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He missed the weekend’s derby with muscle tightness, leaving Patrick Dorgu to stand in for him.
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Matthijs de Ligt is closing in on a comeback, but is not expected to feature tonight.
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Ligt → close → comeback
There should be rotation across the park, though, with Senne Lammens expected to drop out in favour of Karl Darlow.
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It remains to be seen whether many changes will be made to the front four, with Joshua Zirkzee perhaps in line for a chance.
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How to watch Man Utd vs Brighton
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports.
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Coverage starts at 7pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football ahead of kick-off at 8pm.
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The match will also be broadcast for free on ITV, with coverage starting at 7.30pm on ITV1.
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Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.
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UK viewers can also catch the contest live online via the ITVX app or the ITV website.
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Who will make a winning start, and who will be sent home?
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All will be revealed!
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Stick with us for all the latest from Old Trafford, where proceedings will get underway at 8pm BST.
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