Confirmed United Xi vs Brighton: Yoro, Sesko return to the starting line-up

Ruben Amorim has announced his starting XI for today’s Premier League match against Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford. Defence Senne Lammens continues in goal. The back three comprises Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Luke Shaw. Ruben Amorim said at the pre-match press conference that Harry Maguire had picked up a knock, which explains his absence after Sunday’s heroics at Liverpool. He is not on the bench. Lisandro Martinez is still recovering from knee surgery. He is back in individual training but will not feature for a few weeks. Amad is at right wing back and Diogo Dalot is at left wing back. Patrick Dorgu continues to battle for his place from the bench, with Amorim’s preference for his countryman shining strongly. Midfield and attack Bruno Fernandes continues in midfield in what will be his 300th game for the club. He will be partnered by Casemiro. Up front, Mason Mount drops back to the bench and Benjamin Sesko comes back in. This may be tactical but it may also be because Mount also picked up a knock in the week. Bryan Mbeumo continues on the right of the attack and Matheus Cunha on the left. Substitutes There is a rare sighting of Tyrell Malacia among the subs. The full bench is: Altay Bayindir, Ayden Heaven, Noussair Mazraoui, Malacia, Dorgu, Manu Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, Mount, Josh Zirkzee. Kick off at Old Trafford is at 5.30pm. UNITED! 🔴UNITED! ⚪️UNITED! ⚫️ pic.twitter.com/3Zxg0UOSnc — Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 25, 2025 Featured image Carl Recine via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Red Billy Red Billy is the managing editor of The Peoples Person, author of three books and two magazines and totally obsessed with football’s transfer market. Billy first saw United live in 1971, watching George Best, Bobby Charlton and Denis Law, before becoming a League Match ticket book holder from 1975/76 and a writer since 1995. Billy still insists Matteo Darmian and Alex Telles could have made it at United given half a chance.