Liverpool’s meeting with Brighton and Manchester United’s clash with Bournemouth headline Sunday’s Premier League action, with confirmed selection decisions sharpening the focus before kickoff on October 25.
Bruno Fernandes starts among United’s substitutes, while Liverpool have named Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak in their attack against a dangerous Brighton side.
The Sunday fixture list includes four simultaneous matches before Sunderland host Leeds. UK clocks have returned to GMT; the corresponding U.S. Eastern kickoff times are shown below.
| Match, October 25 | UK time (GMT) | U.S. Eastern (EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool vs. Brighton | 2 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| Manchester United vs. Bournemouth | 2 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle | 2 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| Hull City vs. Brentford | 2 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| Sunderland vs. Leeds United | 4:30 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. |
Manchester United vs. Bournemouth: Fernandes starts on the bench
Michael Carrick has left his captain out of the starting side following Fernandes’ public criticism of United’s tactics after the 4-1 defeat at Como, Reuters reported.
United began the day with one league victory from seven games. That record puts the emphasis on a response at Old Trafford rather than another explanation.
The immediate question is how United create chances without Fernandes starting. Bournemouth can test whether a changed selection produces a more coherent performance under pressure.
Liverpool vs. Brighton: a demanding test at Anfield
Barcola’s availability is a boost after he trained separately earlier in the week. Liverpool confirmed he was fit, while Dominik Szoboszlai remains unavailable with a hamstring problem.
Liverpool’s confirmed lineup includes Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister in midfield, with Cody Gakpo joining Barcola, Wirtz and Isak, according to The Standard’s team news.
Alisson starts behind a defense of Araujo, Jeremy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk and Milos Kerkez. Gravenberch is eligible again after serving his one-match league suspension.
Brighton bring a serious challenge: they have scored 23 goals in seven league games and kept five consecutive clean sheets, The Liverpool Offside noted in its preview.
That combination makes this more than a straightforward home assignment. Liverpool need to threaten a confident defense while avoiding the spaces Brighton can exploit going forward.
Liverpool’s schedule also demands careful management. This is their fifth game in a 28-day spell containing nine fixtures across three competitions, with Chelsea and Arsenal still ahead.
The rest of Sunday’s schedule
Crystal Palace against Newcastle and Hull against Brentford share the early kickoff window. Those simultaneous starts mean viewers must choose their priority rather than follow every match consecutively.
Sunderland and Leeds provide the standalone late fixture. With the earlier games completed, that meeting offers a separate final chapter to the Premier League’s Sunday programme.
The central storylines remain at Anfield and Old Trafford: Liverpool face a high-performing visitor, while United must show that their latest selection change can deliver a result.
