Manchester United versus Brighton – Premier League Updates
Introduction
Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories straight in this match. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
Only problem is, the opposing team are the Seagulls, with victories on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven encounters in this rivalry.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Having said all that, the visitors are also famously erratic like United, so this game is intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, kids. It’s on!
The Teams
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on two changes in the wake of last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out at all, Yoro steps in in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench in 2025-26.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch post-success against versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
It is widely discussed the fixture could have implications their campaigns during the league campaign progresses.
Key players to watch feature Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck from the away side, each performing well in recent weeks.
