Manchester United against Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Preamble
The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories in a row in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Yet, the opposing team are the Seagulls, with victories during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven fixtures head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on a couple of alterations in the wake of last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia returns among the substitutes in 2025-26.
Brighton have made a single switch after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League in 2012-13, visits his old club on a hot streak with four recent goals, an improvement on over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted the fixture may influence their respective fortunes during the league continues.
Key players to watch are Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form in recent weeks.
