Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
Match Preview
Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes in a row this evening. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Only problem is, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, who have won during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, making this match both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening one last mention with daylight saving ending, folks. Game on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made two adjustments following last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes in 2025-26.
Brighton have made one change following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest the fixture could have implications their respective fortunes as the Premier League unfolds.
Ones to watch include Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both in fine form recently.
