Brighton vs Manchester United Match Preview: Premier League Round 38

Match at Amex Stadium, Brighton, on 24 May 2026 in the Premier League regular season, round 38. Brighton enter in 7th place on 53 points, while Manchester United sit 3rd with 68 points.

Brighton Availability

Roberto De Zerbi will be without several options. 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 again fall on leading scorer D. Welbeck, who has 13 goals and 1 assist and is available.

Manchester United Availability

Erik ten Hag has concerns of his own. Casemiro (Inactive) is sidelined. M. de Ligt (Back Injury) is sidelined, reducing depth at centre-back. B. Šeško (Leg Injury) is doubtful, a potential major blow given his 11 goals and 1 assist in league play. Creative hub Bruno Fernandes, the league’s top provider with 20 assists and 8 goals, is available to start.

Impact Summary

Brighton lose depth and pace out wide with Mitoma absent but retain their main scorer Welbeck. Manchester United risk being without one of their primary finishers in Šeško, though they still carry significant attacking output through Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha and B. Mbeumo. Overall, United’s attacking unit remains more intact than Brighton’s supporting cast around Welbeck.