Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
Introduction
Man Utd, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories straight this evening. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, winning six from seven encounters in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls relatively easy. That said, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on a couple of alterations following the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad on the bench in 2025-26.
Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak scoring four in three, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations from the German coach.
Analysts have noted this encounter may influence their respective fortunes during the league continues.
Ones to watch feature Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form lately.
