Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
Introduction
Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories on the bounce this evening. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
However, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Let’s go!
Lineups
United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made two adjustments after their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia returns among the substitutes in 2025-26.
The Seagulls opted for one change after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted the fixture might affect for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League unfolds.
Ones to watch feature the captain from the hosts and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, both on song in recent weeks.
