Man Utd v Brighton – Premier League Updates
Match Preview
Man Utd, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, look to make it three consecutive successes in a row in this match. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
However, Brighton come from the south coast, who have won during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven fixtures head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, the visitors are also consistently inconsistent as their hosts, so this game is competing and maybe highly entertaining.
The match begins at 5.30 in the evening and we say this for the last time in a while as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Let’s go!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Squad Updates
United decided on two adjustments after the Anfield triumph away to Liverpool. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, who drops to the bench, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire is absent at all, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia returns in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.
The Seagulls opted for one change following victory at home over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
The striker, ex-United player champions in during the 2012-13 season, comes back to Manchester on a hot streak with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed over his last 15 matches.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful with the thought processes from the German coach.
Various reports suggest this encounter could have implications their campaigns during the league campaign progresses.
Star performers are Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward in blue and white, both on song in recent weeks.
