Manchester United against Brighton – Premier League Live Coverage
Introduction
The Red Devils, having just beaten Liverpool and Sunderland, aim for three consecutive successes on the bounce in this match. Confidence is high managed by Ruben Amorim currently!
However, Brighton are Brighton & Hove Albion, who have won during three consecutive away games to Old Trafford, and six of the last seven fixtures between the clubs.
Despite United’s form; Brighton have found relatively easy. That said, the visitors are also as gloriously unpredictable as their hosts, making this match competing and maybe thrilling to watch.
The match begins at 5.30pm BST one last mention because remember the clocks fall back tonight, folks. It’s on!
The Teams
Manchester United: Lammens, Yoro starts, de Ligt features, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Substitutes: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen between the posts, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Referee: Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made a couple of alterations following the Anfield triumph at Anfield last weekend. Benjamin Šeško comes in instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Harry Maguire doesn’t feature completely, Leny Yoro taking his place in defense.
He sustained a knock during training this week. Tyrell Malacia is named among the substitutes this campaign.
The Seagulls opted for one change after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in Maxim De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
The striker, a member of the last Manchester United squad to win the Premier League during the 2012-13 season, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum scoring four in three, exceeding his tally from 15 prior games.
Pre-Match Patter
Amorim is unfazed about the views of Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful regarding the plans by the former Chelsea manager.
Analysts have noted the fixture could have implications their respective fortunes as the Premier League campaign progresses.
Key players to watch feature Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and Danny Welbeck in blue and white, each performing well lately.
