Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Match Preview
The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes on the bounce tonight. They have momentum managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Yet, the opposing team are the Seagulls, who have won in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven League meetings head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, the visitors are also famously erratic like United, so this game is both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
Start time is 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Game on!
The Teams
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made a couple of alterations after their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.
Brighton have made one alteration post-success against against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford in fine form scoring four in three, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest the fixture may influence for both teams’ seasons during the league continues.
Key players to watch feature Fernandes in red plus Welbeck from the away side, both on song lately.
