Manchester United against Brighton – Premier League Updates
Preamble
Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it a trio of victories in a row this evening. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
However, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, and six of the last seven fixtures between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is competing and maybe highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. Game on!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
Man Utd have made a couple of alterations in the wake of last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named on the bench in 2025-26.
Brighton have made one alteration after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, including Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player champions in back in 2013, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak with four recent goals, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Pre-Match Patter
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations from the German coach.
Various reports suggest this encounter may influence their campaigns as the Premier League campaign progresses.
Star performers include the captain from the hosts plus Welbeck in blue and white, both in fine form lately.