Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Live Coverage
Introduction
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories in a row in this match. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Only problem is, Brighton come from the south coast, who have won during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven encounters in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, folks. It’s on!
Starting XIs
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Manchester United make a couple of alterations following last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts replacing Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
An issue arose this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.
Brighton have made one change post-success against over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, formerly of United champions in back in 2013, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest that this match may influence their campaigns in the top flight continues.
Star performers feature the captain for United and the Brighton forward from the away side, both on song recently.
