Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Match Preview
Manchester United, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories in a row tonight. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Only problem is, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, and six of the last seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic similar to their opponents, making this match intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.
The match begins at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, folks. It’s on!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on a couple of alterations after last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.
He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia returns on the bench in 2025-26.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration post-success against against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester with great momentum with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest this encounter might affect their campaigns as the Premier League unfolds.
Star performers feature Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form recently.
