Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
Match Preview
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories straight tonight. 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 in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven League meetings head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Having said all that, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Start time is 17:30 BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. It’s on!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two changes after last week’s victory against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro steps in in defense.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia returns among the substitutes in 2025-26.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford in fine form of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed about the views of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed the fixture could have implications for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League unfolds.
Key players to watch are Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form lately.
