Manchester United against Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Preamble
The Red Devils, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories in a row in this match. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
However, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven fixtures between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Start time is 17:30 BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. It’s on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made two changes in the wake of their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško starts instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia returns among the substitutes in 2025-26.
Brighton have made one alteration after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League back in 2013, visits his old club in fine form of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Build-Up
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations from the German coach.
Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes in the top flight continues.
Star performers include the captain in red and the Brighton forward from the away side, both in fine form recently.
