Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
Preamble
Man Utd, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three Premier League wins straight tonight. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven League meetings head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is competing and maybe rollickingly good entertainment.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Let’s go!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made two adjustments following last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench in 2025-26.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration post-success against over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford in fine form of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted this encounter might affect their respective fortunes as the Premier League continues.
Key players to watch are Fernandes for United plus Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form in recent weeks.