Brighton vs Manchester United Preview: Key Absences Impact Match

Brighton host Manchester United at Amex Stadium on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Brighton sit 7th on 53 points with a goal difference of 9, while Manchester United are 3rd on 68 points with a goal difference of 16.

Brighton Availability

Brighton will be without several options in attack and defence. 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, ruling them out of Roberto De Zerbi’s plans. Top scorer D. Welbeck, with 13 league goals and 1 assist, is available and expected to carry much of the attacking burden.

Manchester United Availability

Manchester United also have notable absences. Casemiro (Inactive) is sidelined. M. de Ligt (Back Injury) is sidelined. B. Šeško (Leg Injury) is doubtful. Šeško has 11 goals and 1 assist in league play, making his fitness a key late call. Fellow forwards B. Mbeumo (10 goals, 3 assists) and Matheus Cunha (10 goals, 2 assists) are both available to start.

Impact Summary

Brighton lose depth in wide and central areas but retain their primary goal threat in D. Welbeck. Manchester United’s main concern is the potential loss of B. Šeško; if he does not feature, a significant share of their 66 league goals will fall on B. Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha to sustain the attacking output.