Man Utd versus Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Live Coverage
Match Preview
Man Utd, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories on the bounce in this match. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Only problem is, the opposing team are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven fixtures head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found very comfortable. Nevertheless, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. Let’s go!
Starting XIs
United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two changes following their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, now on the substitutes, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia makes the squad on the bench in 2025-26.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration post-success against versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted this encounter may influence their respective fortunes in the top flight continues.
Star performers feature Bruno Fernandes in red plus Welbeck from the away side, both on song lately.