Man Utd versus Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Match Preview
Manchester United, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes straight this evening. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Yet, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, with victories in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, winning six from seven encounters in this rivalry.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton are otherwise as gloriously unpredictable similar to their opponents, so this game is intriguing and possibly rollickingly good entertainment.
Kick-off is at 5.30 in the evening a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, folks. Game on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro starts, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko completes the XI.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (from Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on a couple of alterations after their 2-1 win against Liverpool. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent at all, Yoro steps in in defence.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia returns among the substitutes this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one alteration post-success against over Newcastle. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, ex-United player that lifted the title back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from the Reds’ manager … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest this encounter might affect their campaigns in the top flight campaign progresses.
Key players to watch include the captain from the hosts and Danny Welbeck from the away side, each performing well in recent weeks.
