Manchester United are set to face Brighton & Hove Albion in a tricky FA Cup third-round test at Old Trafford today. This match marks Darren Fletcher's second game as interim head coach after Ruben Amorim's departure. Fletcher's first match in charge ended in a 2-2 draw against Burnley in the Premier League, a game where Benjamin Sesko scored twice.

Fletcher is expected to field a similar squad against Brighton as he did against Burnley. Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, and Mason Mount, who recently returned from injury, are likely to be in the matchday squad. Harry Maguire, who was an unused substitute in the midweek game, is also expected to be available, although his playing time will be managed carefully due to his recent return from a spell on the sidelines.

Fletcher has confirmed that Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui will not be available for the FA Cup tie. Both players were involved in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, and Fletcher believes the turnaround is too tight for them to feature. Amad Diallo is also unavailable due to his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast. Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined with a back injury.

Brighton will be aiming to avenge their 4-2 defeat at Old Trafford earlier in the season. While Brighton will take the competition seriously, changes to the starting XI are expected. Yankuba Minteh is set to undergo a fitness test, while Joel Veltman and Charalampos Kostoulas are likely to be available. However, Mats Wieffer and Solly March are ruled out. Pascal Gross, who rejoined the club from Borussia Dortmund, has a good scoring record against Manchester United.

Fletcher has expressed his excitement for the FA Cup match and the potential within the Manchester United squad. He highlighted the importance of young players developing a thick skin and dealing with the pressures of playing for a big club. He also praised the work ethic and diligence of Benjamin Sesko.