Brighton vs Manchester United: Premier League Match Preview

Match at Amex Stadium, Brighton, on 24 May 2026 in the Premier League regular round 38 sees Brighton host Manchester United, with the home side chasing Europa League qualification and the visitors already in a Champions League position.

Brighton & Hove Albion are dealing with a stretched squad. K. Mitoma (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. S. Tzimas (Knee Injury) is sidelined. A. Webster (Knee Injury) is sidelined. All three absences hit Roberto De Zerbi’s rotation options in both defence and attack, with Mitoma’s pace and direct threat particularly missed on the left.

Manchester United also travel with concerns. Casemiro (Inactive) is sidelined. M. de Ligt (Back Injury) is sidelined, removing an experienced option at centre-back. B. Šeško (Leg Injury) is doubtful, a significant worry given his 11 league goals and 1 assist, which make him one of United’s leading scorers.

From an attacking-output perspective, Brighton’s main threat D. Welbeck, on 13 league goals and 1 assist, is available, preserving the hosts’ primary goal source despite Mitoma’s absence. United, meanwhile, still have B. Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha (10 goals each) plus chief creator Bruno Fernandes, who has delivered 8 goals and a league‑leading 20 assists, so their frontline remains largely intact even if Šeško does not feature.