Man Utd versus Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
Introduction
Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting a trio of victories straight this evening. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Only problem is, Brighton are the Seagulls, having triumphed on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven League meetings in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, the visitors are also famously erratic as their hosts, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
Start time is 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!
The Teams
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: 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 on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made two changes after their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent completely, Yoro steps in at the back.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.
Brighton have made one change following victory at home versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, ex-United player champions in in 2012-13, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak with four recent goals, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed that this match could have implications their campaigns as the Premier League continues.
Key players to watch include the captain from the hosts and Danny Welbeck for the visitors, both in fine form in recent weeks.
