Man Utd v Brighton – English top flight Live Coverage
Introduction
Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three Premier League wins straight tonight. They have momentum 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 the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven encounters in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable like United, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. It’s on!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on a couple of alterations following last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent at all, Yoro replaces him in defense.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named 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 for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player champions in in 2012-13, visits his old club with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed about the views of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed the fixture may influence for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League continues.
Ones to watch feature the captain for United and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both on song recently.
