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A Ruben Amorim pirouette and revolving fist-pump greeted Bryan Mbeumo putting Manchester United 3-0 up and told the tale of how precious this third consecutive league victory is.

Yet the goal came on 61 minutes and still United found themselves clinging on at 3-2 deep into added time before Mbeumo smashed home his second. Almost instantly Anthony Taylor blew for time and “Glory, Glory Man United†blared out at Old Trafford.

So Brighton, winners of three of the last four meetings, motor back to the south coast defeated and Amorimâ€s team are starting to build some momentum. They are fourth overnight, thanks to Liverpool losing at Brentford.

The Portuguese was not happy at the late near-capitulation but can be content with how his tactic of having Luke Shaw move up from left centre-back to harry Georginio Rutter led to Mbuemoâ€s first strike having already played a part in Casemiroâ€s goal. Shaw certainly looked to have fouled the No 10 in the build-up but, with the video assistant referee uninterested, Mbeumo raced on to a cute Benjamin Sesko pass to fire a 20-yard finish which went through Lewis Dunkâ€s legs and beat Bart Verbruggen to the goalkeeperâ€s left.

Cut to the head coachâ€s celebration and verses of “Ruben Amorim, Ruben Amorim†from the ecstatic home fans, who heralded at the close a third consecutive Premier League win in the same season for a first time since February 2024.

Danny Welbeck (left) watches his free-kick clear the Manchester United wall for Brightonâ€s first goal. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images

But this was confirmed only after Patrick Dorguâ€s pulling down of Yankuba Minteh precipitated United conceding twice. First, Danny Welbeck blazed a free-kick beyond Senne Lammens, the United goalkeeper surely disappointed not to deal with it better as the ball went at him rather than for a corner. In added time James Milnerâ€s corner from the right caught United slumbering and the unmarked Charalampos Kostoulas headed in.

In all this were signs of the project in progress United still are, but it finished as a good dayâ€s work that began with two penalty shouts being turned down by Taylor. An Amad Diallo jink past Maxim De Cuyper caused the left-back to clip him but the referee was unmoved – to home ire. Further fury followed when Dunk seemed to grab Mbeumo in the area.

Amorim spoke of attitude being key and his men kept on and got their reward. The ball dropped to Bruno Fernandes, whose instant no-look pass to Casemiro was a moment to grace a 300th United appearance. The Brazilian tapped the ball left to his compatriot Matheus Cunha and a touch to tee it up was followed by a superb curling finish that skimmed past Verbruggenâ€s fingertips into the bottom left corner.

This was the £62.5m summer signingâ€s first goal, in his 10th appearance. If “about time†is a fair call on the strikeâ€s arrival, Unitedâ€s delight soon doubled as Amorimâ€s deployment of Shaw as a pickpocket hit the first jackpot.

Amad Diallo hitches a ride on Casemiro after the latter scored Manchester Unitedâ€s second goal. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

A Jan Paul van Hecke pass aimed for Rutter was nicked from him by Shaw. Casemiro took aim from 25-yards, the ball deflected off Yasin Ayari, left Verbruggen stranded, and in rolled Unitedâ€s second.

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United were cruising and it should have been even better by the break. Slick interplay involving Fernandes put Sesko in but he sliced wildly off target from only yards out.

Rutter did the same at the other end, though he may have been hurt moments before, impeding his movement. There was, though, zero excuse for the amateurish effort Carlos Baleba ballooned over as the second half began – hardly a prime advert for a player wanted by United in the previous window.

Seconds later, Fernandes showed Baleba how it should be done. Cunha found Diallo deep in Brightonâ€s area, he picked his captain out, and Fernandesâ€s pile-driver stung Verbruggenâ€s palms. The Brighton keeper made another routine save from Sesko while Lammens had to be far more alert when a curving Minteh cross missed everyone and was sneaking into the right corner before the keeper tipped it out.

So Unitedâ€s only home outing in a period of 50 days, with no fixtures at Old Trafford until 24 November, ended in victory: a fine way to sign off.

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Have Manchester United turned a corner after beating Brighton?

Ratcliffe was at Old Trafford to watch this latest triumph. It is only the second time under Amorim that United have won three games in a row. Without combining the start of last season and the end of the one before, it is the first time they have won three league games in a row since February 2024 under Erik ten Hag.

A notoriously blunt speaker, did Ratcliffe really mean it when he said Amorim needed three years to prove his worth, or was he just buying the former Sporting coach some time?

It does seem Ratcliffe is on board with Amorim’s vision. The improved results, Amorim says, are more helpful in offering a glimpse of a better future to the United fans.

“I never had that feeling of embarrassment, of what I was doing or not winning games,” he said. “I always felt Jim believed and knew what we were doing.

“It is more with the fans. Facing the fans is different in this moment.

“But I feel the urgency of not losing this moment. Everything in football can change in one week.”

Amorim’s words are wise. Yet there does seem to be substance in what United have delivered over the past three games.

In beating Sunderland and Brighton at Old Trafford, they have secured home wins against two sides that have won at Stamford Bridge.

No-one would dismiss Chelsea as top-five contenders, so why should United be different?

Why should they be different when they have Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, jointly signed in the summer at an overall cost of £130m, bringing a drive and purpose to their attack which did not exist before.

Both scored in this latest win. Cunha for the first time this season. Mbeumo now has five.

Amorim was eager to praise both in their different ways.

“Matheus feels more confident the harder the game,” said Amorim. “He wants the responsibility. Today he defended really well and when he has the ball I have no concerns.

“He was struggling about not scoring goals, he can try to hide but I understood.

“Bryan is a working machine, he is so good in transitions and his connection with Amad [Diallo] is really good.

“When we felt this player wants to come here no matter what, whether we were in the Champions League or not, we do everything to bring him here.”

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The 3pm kick-offs have finished. What a day itâ€s been for our friends in the north, as Newcastle beat Fulham 2-1 at St James†Park, while Sunderland shock Chelsea by the same scoreline at Stamford Bridge to rise to second place. Billy Munday has the details in Clockwatch. None of that has any bearing on Manchester United or Brighton, who remain where they were this morning. Both teams can move into fourth for a couple of hours at least with a win at Old Trafford tonight. Sunderland in second, though!

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Pre-match patter. Ruben Amorim doesnâ€t much care for the opinions of Arne Slot …

… but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes of Thomas Tuchel. Jamie Jackson and John Brewin take turns to investigate.

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Manchester United make two changes in the wake of their 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Å eÅ¡ko comes in for Mason Mount, who drops to the bench, while last weekâ€s win-securing hero Harry Maguire doesnâ€t feature at all, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence. Maguire picked up an injury during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named in a Premier League squad for the first time this season.

Brighton & Hove Albion make one change after their 2-1 home win over Newcastle. Itâ€s ostensibly a defensive one, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench. Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League, in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak of four goals in three games, one more than heâ€d managed in his previous 15.

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The teams

Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.

Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.

Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).

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Preamble

Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three Premier League wins on the bounce this evening. The windâ€s behind them under Ruben Amorim for the very first time! Only problem is, their visitors tonight are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won on each of their last three trips to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven League meetings between the clubs. Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls, itâ€s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is both fascinating and potentially rollickingly good entertainment. Kick-off is at 5.30pm (and we say this for the last time in a while, because remember the clocks fall back tonight, kids) BST. Itâ€s on!

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Watch Manchester United vs Brighton as Ruben Amorim’s United look for a rare third consecutive win, with all the broadcast details right here in this guide.

Manchester United vs Brighton key information

• Date:Saturday, 25 October 2025

• Kick-off time:5:30pm BST / 12:30pm ET

• Venue:Old Trafford, Manchester

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There’s a reason neutrals tune in when Man United play Liverpool. Sure, it’s fun to watch two teams whose supporters loathe each other but the attraction of that particular fixture is that it’s either going to be closer than the form guide suggests or one of them is going to get walloped.

Last weekend’s was a derby with a difference. Liverpool were suddenly finding ways to lose and United raised their game at Anfield. It had Harry Maguire winner written all over it.

As entertaining as it was, it didn’t tell us a great deal about Amorim’s progress. United step up against Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea. In a strange sort of way it’s actually Brighton who represent more of a test.

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Can I watch Chelsea vs Brighton in the UK? Live streams, preview

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Watch Chelsea vs Brighton and Hove Albion in a Saturday 3pm kick-off in the Premier League, with FourFourTwo bringing you all the information here on TV channels and live streams globally.

Chelsea vs Brighton key information

• Date:Saturday, 27 September 2025

• Kick-off time:3:00pm BST / 10:00am ET

• Venue:Stamford Bridge, London

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Chelsea safely saw off an initial scare to beat League One side Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup in midweek, despite going 1-0 down to the Imps.

But two quickfire goals from Tyrique George and Facundo Buonanotte ensured the Blues’ progression, something which will please Enzo Maresca heading into Saturday’s clash with Brighton.

The Seagulls were comprehensive winners over Barnsley at Oakwell in their respective midweek cup tie, with Diego Gomez scoring four times in a 6-0 rout.

Further strikes from Harry Howell and Yasin Ayari mean Fabian Huerzler’s side will be full of confidence as they head to the capital.

Here, FourFourTwo brings you all the details on how to watch Chelsea vs Brighton online, on TV, and from anywhere.

Can I watch Chelsea vs Brighton in the UK?

Chelsea vs Brighton is not being televised in the UK, but is being shown in almost every other country in the world.

The game falls foul of the 3pm TV blackout in the UK. If you’re in the UK on Saturday you’ll either have to wait for the highlights or, if you’re based abroad, use a VPN to watch your usual coverage.

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Chelsea vs Brighton: Premier League preview

Chelsea tasted defeat for the first time in the Premier League at Old Trafford last weekend, with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez sent off inside the first ten minutes.

Despite Manchester United also being reduced to ten men, with Casemiro sent off, Maresca’s men couldn’t claw back their deficit at a rain-soaked Old Trafford.

Cole Palmer was also hauled off during the first half in what looked like another injury concern, with the England international rumoured to be sidelined with a groin problem.

Buononatte could have put himself in the picture with a solid display against Lincoln, with Alejandro Garnacho failing to impress at Sincil Bank, admittedly.

As for Brighton, the south-coast outfit were pegged back by Tottenham, despite leading 2-0 last weekend.

Sitting 14th in the table, the Seagulls still have only one win so far this season in the Premier League and face a tricky test this weekend at Stamford Bridge.

Carlos Baleba looks to be a different player, given summer links with Manchester United, and manager Heurzeler has been forced to address his midfielders’ poor form.

“For sure, when a young boy reads there is interest from Manchester United with a big, big offer, it might affect him deep, deep down,” Hurzeler told reporters.

“That’s also part of the development to understand that when you play well, there comes a big offer, there comes a big club who wants to have him.

“But then to keep pushing, to be humble, stay here in Brighton, and try to make the next step with the team and that’s something we have to keep on working with him.

“I can’t give you a clear answer if it’s really affected him or not. But for sure, he’s a young boy and we need to understand he’s not a machine that if you click on then he always runs and off then he stops. We need to understand his feelings, his emotions, where he comes from, and that’s our responsibility.”

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Chelsea vs Brighton: Expected line-ups

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Chelsea 2-1 Brighton

Chelsea appear a different beast on home soil and we wouldn’t be surprised to see the Blues record yet another victory. Brighton haven’t won at Stamford Bridge since 2023 and it’s a record we can’t see ending this weekend.

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