Man Utd against Brighton – Premier League Updates
Introduction
Man Utd, after defeating Sunderland and Liverpool, are targeting three Premier League wins straight tonight. The wind’s behind them with Ruben Amorim in charge now more than ever!
Only problem is, the opposing team come from the south coast, with victories in their previous three visits to Old Trafford, plus six out of seven League meetings between the clubs.
Never mind the wind behind; for the Seagulls very comfortable. Nevertheless, Brighton themselves remain famously erratic similar to their opponents, so this game is both fascinating and potentially highly entertaining.
The match begins at 17:30 BST a final reminder for now with daylight saving ending, everyone. It’s on!
Lineups
United: Lammens in goal, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw at the back, Diallo, Casemiro anchoring, Fernandes leading, Dalot, Mbeumo attacking, Cunha up front, Sesko.
Reserves: Bayindir, Mazraoui, Mount, Zirkzee, Malacia, Dorgu, Ugarte, Heaven, Mainoo.
Brighton & Hove Albion: Verbruggen, Wieffer in defense, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu featured, Baleba in midfield, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper included, Welbeck leading the line.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, Gomez, Coppola, Oriola.
Match referee: Anthony Taylor (from Cheshire).
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).
Selection Changes
Man Utd have made two changes following last week’s victory away to Liverpool. Šeško is selected instead of Mount, relegated to the bench, plus the decisive scorer Maguire misses out at all, Yoro steps in in defence.
Maguire picked up an injury in midweek sessions. Malacia returns among the substitutes for the first time this season.
Brighton have made a single switch post-success against against the Magpies. Seemingly a tactical shift, swapping in De Cuyper replacing Gómez, now among the subs.
Welbeck, formerly of United champions in in 2012-13, returns to Old Trafford with great momentum of four goals in three games, one more than he’d managed from 15 prior games.
Leading Stories
The manager pays little heed for the opinions of Liverpool’s boss … yet Welbeck is mindful about the considerations from the German coach.
It is widely discussed that this match might affect their campaigns in the top flight unfolds.
Star performers feature Fernandes in red plus Welbeck for the visitors, both on song recently.
