Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Live Coverage

Introduction

Man Utd, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three consecutive successes straight this evening. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Only problem is, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, having triumphed on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, winning six from seven fixtures head-to-head.

Forget the momentum; Brighton have found very comfortable. That said, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.

The match begins at 5.30 in the evening one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, kids. It’s on!

The Teams

United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, 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, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).

Selection Changes

Man Utd have made two adjustments after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in replacing Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.

Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Malacia returns on the bench in 2025-26.

Brighton & Hove Albion make a single switch after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.

Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.

Leading Stories

Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans from the German coach.

It is widely discussed that this match might affect for both teams’ seasons in the top flight unfolds.

Star performers feature Bruno Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well lately.