Manchester United versus Brighton – English top flight Live Coverage
Introduction
Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce tonight. Confidence is high under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
However, Brighton are the Seagulls, who have won in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven encounters head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Let’s go!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Manchester United make two adjustments after their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire is absent completely, Yoro steps in at the back.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia makes the squad on the bench in 2025-26.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration after their 2-1 home win versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Arne Slot … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes as the Premier League campaign progresses.
Key players to watch feature the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck for the visitors, both on song recently.
