Manchester United against Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Match Preview
The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three Premier League wins on the bounce in this match. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
However, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven League meetings between the clubs.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. That said, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent like United, so this game is both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
The match begins at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Let’s go!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two adjustments after the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.
The Seagulls opted for one change post-success against against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League in 2012-13, visits his old club with great momentum of four goals in three games, an improvement on from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed about the views of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed this encounter might affect their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.
Key players to watch are the captain from the hosts and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both in fine form recently.
