Manchester United visit Brighton on Sunday afternoon with their Premier League position already safely secured.
Michael Carrick will celebrate his permanent appointment as head coach during this pressure-free season finale. The 44-year-old manager recently signed a new contract at Old Trafford until the summer of 2028. His side currently sit 3rd in the table and have guaranteed Champions League football. The Red Devils have won 23 final-day fixtures in Premier League history.
Manchester United team news
Carrick confirmed that veteran midfielder Casemiro will not feature on the south coast. The Brazilian said his emotional farewells to Old Trafford against Nottingham Forest last weekend.
Defender Matthijs de Ligt remains unavailable after undergoing lower back surgery in November. Striker Benjamin Sesko will also miss out due to a knock to his shin. Carrick hinted at handing out debuts to academy talents during this dead-rubber fixture.
Playmaker Bruno Fernandes, who was awarded the Best Player of the Season, will start and needs one assist to break a major Premier League record. He currently shares the single-season record of 20 assists with Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
Bryan Mbeumo expects to feature prominently after an excellent personal run against the Seagulls. Mbeumo has registered 5 goals and 3 assists in his last five starts against them. Senne Lammens will start in goal behind a defensive pairing of Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez.
Manchester United predicted lineup
Manchester United predicted XI: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Mainoo, Mount; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo.
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match at the American Express Stadium kicks off at 16:00 BST on Sunday, 24 May 2026.
How to watch Brighton vs Man Utd?
The match is broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Tennis. Coverage begins at 14:00 BST ahead of the 16:00 kick-off. Subscribers can also stream the action via the Sky Go app and website.
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