Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Live Coverage
Match Preview
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Yet, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. That said, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, making this match competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Game on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Man Utd have made two adjustments after the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out entirely, Yoro replaces him at the back.
He sustained a knock this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench in 2025-26.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch following victory at home over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted that this match might affect their respective fortunes in the top flight campaign progresses.
Key players to watch feature Fernandes from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form in recent weeks.
