Although it is still mathematically possible for United to get into the top four, such a scenario seems rather unlikely, with fourth-place Arsenal five points ahead having played two fewer matches. Still, the Red Devils will be aiming to ensure that they at least secure a place in the Europa League in their final two games of 2022/23.
Brighton, meanwhile, beat Arsenal and Tottenham last month but also suffered a heavy defeat to Manchester City. They are in ninth place in the table after 35 matches, and only a win will keep alive their faint hopes of a top-seven finish.
It has been a woeful season for United but they will be determined to finish the campaign strongly ahead of the arrival of new manager Erik ten Hag, who will take charge from July 1.United secured a 3-0 victory over Brentford on Monday, while Brighton beat Wolves by the same scoreline in their last outing.
Sporting News is following the match live and providing live score updates, commentary.MORE: Is Ralf Rangnick staying at Man United? What will be his role at Old Trafford after this season?
Brighton vs. Man United live score
| 1H | 2H | Final | |
| Brighton | — | — | — |
| Man United | — | — | — |
Goals: —
Brighton vs. Man United live updates, highlights from Premier League
45 mins from kickoff: United have had to tweet their lineup again, having referred to their number seven as Ronalod in their first graphic. Awkward. It’ll be interesting to see how the midfield shapes up, with Mata and Fernandes both starting, while Lindelof and Varane continue as the defensive pairing.
60 mins from kickoff: The away side have announced their team, with Juan Mata getting a league start.
🚨 Here’s your United starting XI to face the Seagulls 👇#MUFC | #BHAMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 7, 2022
Team news is out for hosts, with former Red Danny Welbeck leading the line.
TEAM. 💙 Here’s the Albion XI to face @ManUtd in the @PremierLeague! 📝
📲 https://t.co/S3j1TIedJv ✘ #BHAFC 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/mjVE8dFw49
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) May 7, 2022
90 mins from kickoff: The visitors are in place on the south coast, and so are we, as The Sporting News brings you live updates from the game.
𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 🔴#MUFC | #BHAMUN pic.twitter.com/eyrGZoDu0J
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 7, 2022
Brighton vs. Man United lineups
Brighton are set to be without Enock Mwepu due to injury, while Jeremy Sarmiento will also miss out. Tariq Lamptey is in contention to start.
Brighton lineup (3-4-2-1): Sanchez (GK) — Veltman, Dunk, Cucurella — March, Caicedo, Bissouma, Trossard — Gross, Trossard — Welbeck
Brighton subs (12): To be confirmed
As far as Manchester United are concerned, Jadon Sancho is out with tonsillitis and Marcus Rashford has bronchitis, but captain Harry Maguire could return following a knee injury. Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw remain sidelined, while Eric Bailly is a doubt with a back problem.
Manchester United lineup (4-2-3-1): De Gea (GK) — Dalot, Lindelof, Varane, Telles — McTominay, Matic — Elanga, Mata, Fernandes — Ronaldo
Manchester United subs (12): Henderson, Fernandez, Jones, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Fred, Lingard, Cavani, Garnacho
MORE: Is Ralf Rangnick staying at Man United? What will be his role at Old Trafford after this season?
How to watch Brighton vs. Man United
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| Date | May 7 | May 7 | May 7 | May 8 |
| Time | 17:30 BST | 12:30 ET | 12:30 ET | 02:30 AEST |
| TV Channel | Sky Sports Main Event | USA Network | DAZN | Optus Sport |
| Streaming | Sky Sports | NBCSports.com | DAZN | Optus Sport |
In the UK, the game will be live on Sky Sports, while in America it will be broadcast live on USA Network, with live streaming available on NBCSports.com.
DAZN will be showing the match live in Canada, while Optus Sport have broadcasting rights in Australia.
