Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Updates
Introduction
Man Utd, after defeating Liverpool and Sunderland, are targeting three Premier League wins in a row tonight. They have momentum under Ruben Amorim for the very first time!
However, the opposing team come from the south coast, who have won during three consecutive away games at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven encounters head-to-head.
Despite United’s form; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. That said, Brighton themselves remain consistently inconsistent like United, making this match intriguing and possibly highly entertaining.
The match begins at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, kids. Game on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
VAR: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on a couple of alterations following last week’s victory against Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, now on the substitutes, while last week’s win-securing hero Maguire misses out entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury this week in practice. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes for the first time this season.
The Seagulls opted for a single switch following victory at home against the Magpies. It’s ostensibly a defensive one, bringing in De Cuyper for Diego Gómez, on the bench.
Danny Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, an improvement on in his previous 15.
Leading Stories
Amorim is unfazed about the views of the Reds’ manager … while Welbeck is focused with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted that this match might affect their respective fortunes in the top flight campaign progresses.
Key players to watch feature Bruno Fernandes for United and the Brighton forward from the away side, both in fine form lately.
