{
  "id": 7704491,
  "title": "Brighton XI vs Manchester United – Predicted lineup and team news",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/brighton-xi-vs-manchester-united-predicted-lineup-and-team-news",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T04:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brighton-xi-vs-manchester-united-042500168.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brighton & Hove Albion prepare to face Manchester United in a Carabao Cup third-round tie at Old Trafford on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The match is set to commence at 20:00 BST. Manager Sam Hurzeler has stressed managing his team's energy, considering a busy fixture schedule leading up to the international break. The Brighton lineup will likely feature goalkeeper Jason Steele, with Pascal Gross and Yasin Ayari expected to anchor the midfield. Forward Georginio Rutter is anticipated to return to action, while Femi Azeez and Chema Andres are vying for a starting spot in attack. Defender Pascal Struijk, Jaouen Hadjam, Ibrahim Osman, and Promise David are also in contention for selection. Notably absent are Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma, Jack Hinshelwood, Zadok Yohanna, Mats Wieffer, and Evan Ferguson.",
  "summary": "Brighton & Hove Albion travel to Old Trafford for a Carabao Cup third-round tie against Manchester United on Wednesday, arriving full of confidence after a 5-0 demolition of Coventry City at the weeke...",
  "key_points": [
    "Brighton XI to face Manchester United on September 16, 2026",
    "Sam Hurzeler manages Brighton's energy for busy schedule",
    "Rutter expected to return, Azeez and Andres vie for attack spot"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Everton vs Wolves – Predicted lineup and team news",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/everton-vs-wolves-predicted-lineup-and-team-news",
        "published": "2026-09-16T04:25:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}