Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Introduction
The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories in a row tonight. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Yet, the opposing team come from the south coast, who have won during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven encounters head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game on!
The Teams
United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two adjustments after last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško starts instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Yoro steps in in defense.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia makes the squad on the bench in 2025-26.
Brighton have made one change post-success against against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations from the German coach.
Analysts have noted that this match may influence their campaigns during the league continues.
Key players to watch feature Bruno Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.