Man Utd against Brighton – Premier League Updates
Match Preview
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes in a row this evening. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim currently!
Only problem is, Brighton come from the south coast, who have won on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven fixtures head-to-head.
Forget the momentum; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable like United, making this match competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, folks. It’s on!
The Teams
United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Man Utd have made two adjustments following their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent at all, Yoro steps in in defense.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench in 2025-26.
Brighton have made one alteration after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest that this match may influence for both teams’ seasons in the top flight campaign progresses.
Star performers are Fernandes in red plus Welbeck from the away side, both on song lately.
