Manchester United versus Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Preamble
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes on the bounce this evening. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Only problem is, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven League meetings head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Game on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made a couple of alterations in the wake of their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško starts instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent entirely, Yoro steps in at the back.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch post-success against against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League back in 2013, visits his old club with great momentum scoring four in three, an improvement on from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted the fixture could have implications their respective fortunes during the league continues.
Key players to watch feature the captain for United and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form recently.
