Manchester United against Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Introduction
Manchester United, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three Premier League wins straight in this match. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Yet, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven fixtures between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent like United, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, kids. Let’s go!
Lineups
United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on a couple of alterations after the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro replaces him in defense.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration following victory at home versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford in fine form with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest the fixture could have implications their campaigns as the Premier League campaign progresses.
Star performers include the captain in red and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.
