Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
Introduction
Manchester United, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three consecutive successes in a row this evening. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
However, the opposing team are the Seagulls, who have won during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, folks. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make a couple of alterations after the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out completely, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench in 2025-26.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch post-success against over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United champions in in 2012-13, visits his old club in fine form of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
Amorim is unfazed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.
Analysts have noted this encounter might affect their campaigns in the top flight continues.
Star performers are Fernandes in red and the Brighton forward from the away side, both on song recently.
