Man Utd v Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Preamble
Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three Premier League wins straight this evening. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim now more than ever!
Yet, the opposing team are the Seagulls, who have won on each of their last three trips at the Theatre of Dreams, plus six out of seven encounters head-to-head.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent as their hosts, making this match intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention as the clocks go back this evening, kids. Game on!
Lineups
United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk captain, Kadioglu, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two adjustments following last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in for Mason Mount, now on the substitutes, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out completely, Yoro replaces him in defense.
He sustained a knock in midweek sessions. Malacia makes the squad in a Premier League squad in 2025-26.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one alteration following victory at home versus Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club in fine form of four goals in three games, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Build-Up
Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care about the views of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused regarding the plans from the German coach.
Various reports suggest that this match may influence their campaigns as the Premier League continues.
Star performers are Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form recently.
