🔗 Share this article Manchester United against Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage Preamble The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three Premier League wins on the bounce tonight. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever! Yet, the opposing team come from the south coast, who have won on each of their last three trips at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven encounters in this rivalry. Never mind the wind behind; it’s been straightforward it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent like United, making this match both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining. Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids. It’s on! The Teams United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo. The Seagulls: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola. Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland). Squad Updates United decided on a couple of alterations in the wake of last week’s victory at Anfield last weekend. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent at all, Yoro steps in in defence. He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia returns on the bench in 2025-26. Brighton have made one alteration after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs. Welbeck, formerly of United champions in in 2012-13, visits his old club with great momentum with four recent goals, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15. Build-Up Ruben Amorim doesn’t much care for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans of Thomas Tuchel. Analysts have noted that this match could have implications their campaigns in the top flight continues. Key players to watch are Fernandes in red and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well lately.