Manchester United against Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Updates
Preamble
The Red Devils, having just beaten Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three consecutive successes straight tonight. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge currently!
Yet, their visitors tonight are the Seagulls, with victories in their previous three visits at Manchester United’s home, plus six out of seven League meetings between the clubs.
Despite United’s form; for the Seagulls it’s been a breeze. Having said all that, Brighton are otherwise consistently inconsistent as their hosts, so this game is both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
The match begins at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now as the clocks go back this evening, folks. It’s on!
The Teams
Man Utd: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo included, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot on the flank, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha, Sesko completes the XI.
Subs: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
The Seagulls: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk captain, Kadioglu featured, Baleba, Ayari playing, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper, Welbeck leading the line.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
VAR: Oliver (from Northumberland).
Team News
United decided on two changes in the wake of the Anfield triumph against Liverpool. Šeško is selected for Mason Mount, relegated to the bench, and the match-winner Maguire misses out entirely, Leny Yoro taking his place at the back.
He sustained a knock this week in practice. Malacia returns among the substitutes this campaign.
Brighton & Hove Albion make one change after their 2-1 home win against the Magpies. Likely a defensive move, bringing in De Cuyper instead of Gómez, who drops to the bench.
Danny Welbeck, ex-United player to win the Premier League back in 2013, returns to Old Trafford on a hot streak scoring four in three, exceeding his tally in his previous 15.
Build-Up
The manager pays little heed regarding comments from Arne Slot … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations from the German coach.
Various reports suggest the fixture might affect their respective fortunes in the top flight campaign progresses.
Ones to watch are Bruno Fernandes from the hosts and the Brighton forward for the visitors, each performing well recently.
