Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Live Coverage
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Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for a trio of victories on the bounce tonight. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
However, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, who have won in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, winning six from seven League meetings head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable like United, so this game is both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Start time is 17:30 BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Game on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Manchester United make a couple of alterations in the wake of their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Maguire is absent completely, Yoro steps in in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.
Brighton have made one change post-success against versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes from the German coach.
Analysts have noted that this match might affect their respective fortunes as the Premier League unfolds.
Star performers feature Bruno Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward for the visitors, each performing well in recent weeks.
