Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion – English top flight Live Coverage
Preamble
The Red Devils, coming off victories against Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting a trio of victories straight in this match. They have momentum with Ruben Amorim in charge for the very first time!
However, their visitors tonight come from the south coast, having triumphed during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven League meetings between the clubs.
Forget the momentum; it’s been straightforward very comfortable. Having said all that, Brighton themselves remain as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, so this game is competing and maybe highly entertaining.
The match begins at 17:30 BST one last mention with daylight saving ending, kids. It’s on!
Lineups
Man Utd: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke starting, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh on the wing, Rutter attacking, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Manchester United make two adjustments following the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Šeško starts for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defence.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Malacia returns among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton have made one change post-success against against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, a member of the last Manchester United squad that lifted the title in 2012-13, visits his old club in fine form with four recent goals, exceeding his tally over his last 15 matches.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … but Danny Welbeck is highly concerned with the thought processes by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted that this match may influence their campaigns as the Premier League campaign progresses.
Star performers feature Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward for the visitors, both in fine form recently.
