Man Utd versus Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Updates
Match Preview
Man Utd, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes on the bounce in this match. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Yet, the opposing team come from the south coast, with victories during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven fixtures in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. That said, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly thrilling to watch.
Start time is 17:30 BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, everyone. It’s on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make a couple of alterations after the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Yoro steps in at the back.
Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes in 2025-26.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one change post-success against over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, formerly of United to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons as the Premier League campaign progresses.
Star performers include Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck from the away side, each performing well lately.