The Manchester United vs Brighton clash is set to be a thrilling battle between two relatively in-form teams in the 2025/26 Premier League as they aim to extend their winning run at Old Trafford on Saturday, 25 October.
The Manchester United vs Brighton match will be a crucial one for both teams because of their desire to add more momentum behind them and keep climbing up the Premier League table to get closer to the top spots.
The Red Devils look to win their third consecutive Premier League game for the first time under Ruben Amorim, while the Seagulls are determined to ruin their flow with another commendable away win in the Premier League.
Match Details
Old Trafford
Manchester United, England
Saturday, October 25
17:30 BST
Manchester United Determined To End Embarrassing Recent Home Form Against Brighton & Hove Albion
The Manchester United vs Brighton clashes over the last few seasons have been highly entertaining affairs and been full of drama as well.
It’s been Brighton who have had the better of their recent trips to Old Trafford, winning their last three matches at the Theatre of Dreams. Manchester United have won only one of their last five league games against the Seagulls, who have been a thorn in their side over the last few years.
It’s now a case of Ruben Amorim’s side being determined to end this barren home run against the Seagulls. The Red Devils have been pretty impressive at home in the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, winning three of their four matches at Old Trafford so far.
However, they face an unpredictable Brighton side that have managed big wins over Manchester City and Chelsea in the ongoing Premier League campaign. That means something has got to give as the two sides face each other at the Theatre of Dreams, with an entertaining game full of drama and goals likely to happen in the upcoming Manchester United vs Brighton clash.
Can Matheus Cunha Finally Break His Manchester United Duck vs Brighton?
There was a lot of expectations placed upon Matheus Cunha when he joined from Wolves in the 2025 summer window, after which the club even handed him the Manchester United No.10 shirt as well. However, Cunha has not really been able to prove himself as a fantastic signing for the Red Devils at all.
The Brazilian forward has failed to provide a single goal or assist in eight appearances in the 2025/26 Premier League season so far. He did show positive signs in the 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield, being pretty good with his link-up play and hold-up play.
However, Manchester United signed Cunha for his goal contributions, and frustration is starting to build over the lack of goal or assist output. Cunha is under pressure to get amongst the goals for the Red Devils, and he’ll look to be way more clinical with his finishing and final third passes to really light up Old Trafford with an eye-catching display.
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Ex-Red Devils Danny Welbeck Aiming To Haunt His Former Side
Danny Welbeck is still going surprisingly strong at the age of 34, and he’s been the driving force for Brighton in the start of the 2025/26 campaign so far. He has picked up his form after a shaky start to the campaign, scoring four goals in his last three Premier League games for the Seagulls.
That includes match-winning braces against Chelsea and Newcastle United, showing how dangerous Welbeck is currently. He’s now set to face off against his former team, Manchester United, but the Englishman is unlikely to let emotions wear him down.
He will be determined to be a thorn for the Red Devils’ defenders with his clever positioning and movement, and finish off chances clinically to guide Brighton to another big away win and leap over Manchester United in the Premier League table.
Manchester United vs Brighton Injuries
Manchester United injuries: Lisandro Martinez
Brighton injuries: Adam Webster, Solly March, Jack Hinshelwood
Manchester United vs Brighton Predicted Lineups
Knowing the importance of this Premier League clash, both Ruben Amorim and Fabian Hurzeler will be determined to field their strongest lineups. Here we look at the Manchester United vs Brighton predicted lineups:
Manchester United predicted XI: Senne Lammens (GK), Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Patrick Dorgu, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko
Brighton predicted XI: Bart Verbruggen (GK), Mats Wieffer, Lewis Dunk, Paul van Hecke, Ferdi Kadoglu, Carlos Baleba, Yasin Ayari, Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck
Main Photo
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Recording Date: 19.10.2025