Man Utd against Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Match Report
Introduction
Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it a trio of victories straight this evening. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Only problem is, Brighton are the Seagulls, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, winning six from seven encounters in this rivalry.
Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls relatively easy. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise famously erratic like United, so this game is competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
Start time is 5.30pm BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, everyone. Let’s go!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
Man Utd have made two changes following their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out completely, Yoro replaces him in defence.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.
The Seagulls opted for one change following victory at home over Newcastle. Seemingly a tactical shift, including Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted the fixture could have implications their respective fortunes as the Premier League campaign progresses.
Ones to watch are Bruno Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well recently.
