Man Utd versus Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Preamble
The Red Devils, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three consecutive successes on the bounce this evening. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim currently!
Only problem is, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, with victories during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven fixtures between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST and we say this for the last time in a while with daylight saving ending, everyone. Game on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, 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, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two changes in the wake of the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Harry Maguire doesn’t feature at all, Yoro steps in at the back.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.
The Seagulls opted for one change post-success against versus Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad champions in back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel.
Various reports suggest the fixture could have implications their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.
Ones to watch include the captain for United and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form lately.
