Man Utd versus Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Match Report
Preamble
Manchester United, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, aim for three Premier League wins in a row this evening. The wind’s behind them under Ruben Amorim currently!
However, the opposing team are the Seagulls, who have won on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven League meetings between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially thrilling to watch.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Let’s go!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Official: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two changes following the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent completely, Yoro steps in in defence.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.
Brighton have made one alteration after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, on the bench.
Welbeck, formerly of United that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, an improvement on from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.
It is widely discussed this encounter could have implications for both teams’ seasons during the league continues.
Ones to watch include Fernandes in red plus Welbeck in blue and white, both on song lately.
