Manchester United v Brighton – English top flight Updates

Match Preview

The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories straight tonight. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!

Yet, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, having triumphed in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven fixtures in this rivalry.

Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe thrilling to watch.

The match begins at 5.30pm BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. Game on!

The Teams

United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

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

Team News

Man Utd have made two adjustments after their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent at all, Yoro steps in in defense.

He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.

The Seagulls opted for a single switch after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.

Danny Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.

Pre-Match Patter

The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.

It is widely discussed this encounter may influence their campaigns as the Premier League campaign progresses.

Ones to watch include the captain for United and Danny Welbeck from the away side, each performing well recently.