Brighton vs Manchester United Match Preview: Premier League Showdown

Brighton host Manchester United at Amex Stadium on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38, with the visitors chasing a top-three finish and the hosts defending a Europa League position.

Brighton Availability

Brighton are dealing with a cluster of confirmed absences. K. Mitoma (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. S. Tzimas (Knee Injury) is sidelined. A. Webster (Knee Injury) is sidelined. All three are listed as Missing Fixture, leaving Brighton light in both attack and defence. With Brighton scoring 52 league goals, the burden will fall heavily on leading scorer D. Welbeck, who has 13 goals and 1 assist and is available.

Manchester United Availability

Manchester United also have significant issues. Casemiro (Inactive) is sidelined. M. de Ligt (Back Injury) is sidelined. B. Šeško (Leg Injury) is doubtful. Šeško’s 11 goals and 1 assist make his status particularly important, while fellow attackers Matheus Cunha (10 goals, 2 assists) and B. Mbeumo (10 goals, 3 assists) are available to compensate if he does not feature.

Impact Summary

Brighton lose depth and dynamism, especially with Mitoma and Tzimas out, but retain their main scoring outlet in Welbeck. Manchester United’s main concern is the potential loss of Šeško’s 11-goal contribution on top of Casemiro and de Ligt being sidelined, though they still bring a potent attacking core through Cunha, Mbeumo and creative hub Bruno Fernandes (8 goals, 20 assists).