Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Live Coverage
Introduction
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, look to make it three Premier League wins straight tonight. Confidence is high with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
Yet, the opposing team are the Seagulls, who have won in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, winning six from seven League meetings between the clubs.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, therefore the fixture appears both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
Kick-off is at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. Game on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot, Mbeumo, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
United decided on a couple of alterations in the wake of the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire is absent at all, Yoro steps in in defense.
An issue arose this week in practice. Malacia returns among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made one change following victory at home against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in Maxim De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, visits his old club with great momentum of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Various reports suggest this encounter could have implications their respective fortunes as the Premier League unfolds.
Key players to watch feature Fernandes for United and Danny Welbeck from the away side, both in fine form recently.
