Manchester United against Brighton – English top flight Live Coverage
Match Preview
Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for a trio of victories on the bounce in this match. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Only problem is, Brighton come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven fixtures head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
The match begins at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Game on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two changes in the wake of their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad among the substitutes in 2025-26.
Brighton have made one alteration following victory at home over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed this encounter may influence their campaigns during the league unfolds.
Star performers are Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form recently.
