Manchester United v Brighton – English top flight Updates
Preamble
Man Utd, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three consecutive successes on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!
Yet, the opposing team are the Seagulls, having triumphed during three consecutive away games at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven encounters between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls very comfortable. That said, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game on!
Lineups
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, 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.
Match referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on two adjustments following their 2-1 win away to Liverpool. Šeško starts replacing Mount, relegated to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes in 2025-26.
The Seagulls opted for one change after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper replacing Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford in fine form with four recent goals, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed about the views of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned about the considerations of Thomas Tuchel.
Analysts have noted that this match may influence their respective fortunes in the top flight unfolds.
Ones to watch feature the captain from the hosts and the Brighton forward from the away side, both in fine form recently.
