Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Updates
Match Preview
Manchester United, coming off victories against Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes in a row tonight. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Yet, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven fixtures between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. Let’s go!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on two changes following their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.
An issue arose in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad on the bench in 2025-26.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, ex-United player that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club with great momentum of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
It is widely discussed that this match might affect their campaigns as the Premier League unfolds.
Star performers include Bruno Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both on song lately.
