Brighton & Hove Albion host Manchester United in the second round of the 2024/25 Premier League on Saturday, August 24.
The Seagulls began a new chapter under Fabian Hurzeler with a 3-0 victory over 10-man Everton last weekend. Brighton are no pushovers and have won four of the last six league matches against United.
Erik ten Hag's side edged Fulham 1-0 on the opening night, thanks to Joshua Zirkzee's debut goal. It was an encouraging outcome for a team that was still settling in after injury concerns and players returning from lengthy breaks after representing their respective countries at Euro 2024 and Copa America.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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Brighton vs. Man United live stream, TV channel in Australia:
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in Australia:
TV channel: -
Live stream: Optus Sports
Optus Sports is the official broadcasting partner of Premier League in Australia.
What time does Brighton vs. Man United kick off in Australia?
This Premier League clash takes place at the American Express Stadium in Brighton and Hove, Sussex, and kicks off on Saturday, August 24 at 12:30 p.m. BST.
Here's how that time translates to Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Central Time | Sat, Aug. 24 | 9:00 p.m. |
Brighton vs. Man Utd lineups, predicted starting 11, team news
Hurzeler's start as Brighton boss got off to an ideal start and therefore he could look to keep his side unchanged, although Yankuba Minteh could miss out after being substituted due to a head injury on matchday one.
Tariq Lamptey, Pervis Estupinan and Evan Ferguson returned to training following injuries but were not fit enough to start in the win at Goodison Park. They will not likely be rushed back.
Julio Enciso had a busy summer playing for Paraguay in the Copa America and the Olympics and still may not quite be ready.
Brighton predicted (4-2-3-1, right to left): Steele (GK) — Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk Hinshelwood — Milner, Wieffer — Adingra, Mitoma, Pedro — Welbeck.
Injured: Bart Verbruggen, Solly March, Yankuba Minteh (doubt)
Suspended: None
Ten Hag said his team weren't quite ready for the new season, especially the new signings, as Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt both had to start on the bench. However, both could feature in the first XI here, particularly with striker Rasmus Hojlund still ruled out.
The Dutch boss was forced to start Noussair Mazraoui after a defensive injury crisis that includes Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Leny Yoro and Victor Lindelof.
Scott McTominay is being tipped to leave United before the end of the transfer window and so may not be included in the matchday squad. Jadon Sancho will hope to feature, having been left out for the Fulham game following an ear infection earlier in the week.
Man Utd predicted (4-3-3, right to left): Onana (GK) — Mazraoui, De Ligt, Marinez, Dalot — Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes — Amad Diallo, Rashford, Zirkzee.
Injured: Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, Rasmus Hojlund
Suspended: None
Premier League fixture schedule this week
Saturday, August 24
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Manchester United (9:30 p.m. ACT)
- Southampton vs. Nottingham Forest (11:30 p.m. ACT)
- Fulham vs. Leicester City (11:30 p.m. ACT)
- Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town (11:30 p.m. ACT)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Everton (11:30 p.m. ACT)
Sunday, August 25
- Crystal Palace vs. West Ham United (12:0 a.m. ACT)
- Aston Villa vs. Arsenal (2:00 a.m. ACT)
- AFC Bournemouth vs. Newcastle United (10:30 p.m. ACT)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Chelsea (10:30 p.m. ACT)
Monday, August 26
- Liverpool vs. Brentford (1:00 a.m. ACT)
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