Man Utd v Brighton – English top flight Live Coverage
Match Preview
The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three consecutive successes on the bounce tonight. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Only problem is, the opposing team come from the south coast, who have won during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, winning six from seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found relatively easy. That said, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic as their hosts, so this game is competing and maybe highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, everyone. Let’s go!
The Teams
United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
Manchester United make two changes in the wake of their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
An issue arose during training this week. Malacia returns on the bench in 2025-26.
The Seagulls opted for one change after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League in 2012-13, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.
Build-Up
Amorim is unfazed about the views of Arne Slot … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans from the German coach.
It is widely discussed that this match could have implications their campaigns during the league unfolds.
Star performers are Bruno Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both on song recently.
