Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
Introduction
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three Premier League wins in a row in this match. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Only problem is, Brighton come from the south coast, having triumphed in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic like United, therefore the fixture appears intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, everyone. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Manchester United make two changes after last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire is absent entirely, Yoro steps in in defense.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia returns among the substitutes in 2025-26.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration post-success against over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest the fixture could have implications for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League unfolds.
Ones to watch include the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck from the away side, both on song recently.
